Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School vs Salem Middle School
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School has a higher overall rating of 4.5/10 compared to 3.7/10. In math proficiency, Salem Middle School leads at 16.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School
Decatur, GA
4.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
672 students
Salem Middle School
Lithonia, GA
3.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
927 students
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| Metric | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School | Salem Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.5 / 10 | 3.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Growth Score | 4.1 | 4.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #2,015 of 2,270 | #2,186 of 2,270 |
| State Percentile | 11th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Mary McLeod Bethune Middle School | Salem Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 9.0% | 16.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Decatur (30035) | Lithonia (30038) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,733 | $70,860 |
| Median Home Value | $217,100 | $234,900 |
| Median Rent | $1,522 | $1,535 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.3% | 33.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 23.7% | 10.8% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 36 min |