For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 558 students in Salem Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Salem Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,816 Schools
# Students
558 Students
2,505,023 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
215,495 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Salem Central School District, which is ranked #512 of all 1,017 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#517 out of 1020 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
78%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.72
# American Indian Students
1 Student
18,347 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
248,845 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
731,469 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
29%
# Black Students
1 Student
394,848 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
538 Students
1,014,287 Students
% White Students
97%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,740 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
91,130 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
21
60,988
# Students in K Grade:
41
171,518
# Students in 1st Grade:
38
178,905
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
175,989
# Students in 3rd Grade:
38
178,881
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
179,134
# Students in 5th Grade:
41
182,604
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
183,404
# Students in 7th Grade:
54
186,412
# Students in 8th Grade:
43
190,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
36
205,061
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
202,111
# Students in 11th Grade:
36
187,737
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
185,289
# Ungraded Students:
4
36,056
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,966 in this school district is less than the state median of $31,353. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $42,857 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$78,541 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$80,737 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,966
$31,353
Spending / Student
$42,857
$32,230
Best Salem Central School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-7600
Grades: 7-12
| 247 students
Rank: #22.
Salem Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
41 E Broadway
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Salem, NY 12865
(518) 854-9505
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem Central School District?
Salem Central School District manages 2 public schools serving 558 students.
What is the rank of Salem Central School District?
Salem Central School District is ranked #512 out of 1,017 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem Central School District?
97% of Salem Central School District students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem Central School District?
Salem Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Salem Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $42,857 is higher than the state median of $32,230. The school district spending/student has grown by 62% over four school years.
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