Salem School District
School District · Salem, Arkansas
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
851
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
851
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Evaluating Salem School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Salem School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Salem Elementary School
Salem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Salem High School
Salem · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Arkansas rank
#72 of 244
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Arkansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,982
$1,424 vs Arkansas median
District size
851 students
Typical than Arkansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Salem School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Salem High School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $10,982 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Salem School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salem Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Salem School District students show an average math proficiency of 64.0% and ELA proficiency of 62.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Salem School District with test data.
Schools in Salem School District
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Arkansas
- City
- Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 851
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- District spending per student
- $10,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Salem School District?
Salem School District's district-level spending was $10,982 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Salem School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Salem School District?
Across schools in Salem School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 64.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.4%
How we rate schools
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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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