Fort Lewis Elementary vs West Salem Elementary
Fort Lewis Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 7.2/10. West Salem Elementary is significantly larger with 407 students, about 1.6× the size of Fort Lewis Elementary (247). In math proficiency, Fort Lewis Elementary leads at 87.0%.
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.
Fort Lewis Elementary
Salem, VA
7.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
247 students
West Salem Elementary
Salem, VA
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
407 students
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| Metric | Fort Lewis Elementary | West Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 7.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.7% | 40.3% |
| Environment Score | 6.0 | 5.5 |
| State Rank | #446 of 1,854 | #664 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 76th | 64th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Fort Lewis Elementary | West Salem Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 87.0% | 85.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 77.0% | 83.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Salem (24153) | Salem (24153) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,691 | $72,691 |
| Median Home Value | $251,400 | $251,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,058 | $1,058 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 30.0% | 30.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 10.1% |
| Avg Commute | 20 min | 20 min |