Top Rankings
Salem School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 816 students in Salem School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Massachusetts.
Public Preschools in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Massachusetts public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public preschool average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
11 Schools
567 Schools
# Students
3,811 Students
205,303 Students
# Teachers
357 Teachers
17,796 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#357 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Graduation Rate
76%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.68
# American Indian Students
9 Students
495 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
11,779 Students
% Asian Students
3%
6%
# Hispanic Students
1,792 Students
61,622 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
30%
# Black Students
289 Students
25,280 Students
% Black Students
8%
12%
# White Students
1,462 Students
95,698 Students
% White Students
38%
47%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
173 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
153 Students
10,168 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
178
31,316
# Students in K Grade:
307
33,369
# Students in 1st Grade:
299
30,795
# Students in 2nd Grade:
310
28,908
# Students in 3rd Grade:
307
23,512
# Students in 4th Grade:
339
22,524
# Students in 5th Grade:
305
18,693
# Students in 6th Grade:
239
7,489
# Students in 7th Grade:
257
3,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
261
3,363
# Students in 9th Grade:
286
606
# Students in 10th Grade:
250
525
# Students in 11th Grade:
227
528
# Students in 12th Grade:
238
485
# Ungraded Students:
8
79
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,775 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,712 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$98 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,775
$23,845
Spending / Student
$26,712
$24,602
Best Salem School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bates
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
53 Liberty Hill Avenue
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1250
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann Laboratory
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
79 Willson Street
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1290
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: n/an/a
25 Memorial Drive
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Salem, MA 01970
(978) 740-1221
Grades: PK
| 112 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
