Serving 547 students in grades 6-12, North Salem Middle School/high School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 547 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Salem Middle School/high School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
North Salem Middle School/high School's student population of 547 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
547 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Salem Middle School/high School ranks within the top 30% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Salem Middle School/high School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#925 out of 4377 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
22%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
71%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Salem Middle School/high School's ranking?
North Salem Middle School/high School is ranked #925 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Salem Middle School/high School?
The graduation rate of North Salem Middle School/high School is 90-94%, which is higher than the New York state average of 87%.
How many students attend North Salem Middle School/high School?
547 students attend North Salem Middle School/high School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of North Salem Middle School/high School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Salem Middle School/high School?
North Salem Middle School/high School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does North Salem Middle School/high School offer ?
North Salem Middle School/high School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is North Salem Middle School/high School part of?
North Salem Middle School/high School is part of North Salem Central School District.
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