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5.4 avg / 10

Salem School District

School District · Salem, Arkansas

Students: 851
Teachers (FTE): 90

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,982

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.5:1

How this district compares

Arkansas rank

#204 of 244

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.8

below Arkansas avg

Per-pupil spending

$10,982

$1,424 vs Arkansas median

District size

851 students

Typical than Arkansas median

About Salem School District

Salem School District is a Salem, Arkansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 851 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. The district invests $10,982 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Salem School District demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Salem High School, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.

In standardized testing, Salem School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.8% and ELA proficiency of 58.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Salem School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 55.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Salem School District with test data.

Schools in Salem School District

2 schools

District Details

State
Arkansas
City
Salem
Total Enrollment
851
Teachers (FTE)
90
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salem School District?

Salem School District has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Salem School District?

The average composite rating for Salem School District is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Salem School District?

Salem School District spends $10,982 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Salem School District?

The average student-teacher ratio in Salem School District is 9.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Salem School District?

Salem High School is the highest-rated school in Salem School District with a composite score of 5.6/10.

What are the test scores in Salem School District?

Across schools in Salem School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
55.8%
ELA Proficiency
58.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Arkansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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