Salem School District
School District · Salem, Connecticut
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,000
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$24,000
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
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.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$24,000
$1,005 vs Connecticut median
District size
386 students
Smaller than Connecticut median
Top-Rated Schools in Salem School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Elementary School | 8.3 / 10 |
See all 1 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, Connecticut school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 386 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.7:1. The district invests $24,000 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.3/10, 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 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Salem School District students show an average math proficiency of 76.2% and ELA proficiency of 81.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary 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.
District Details
- State
- Connecticut
- City
- Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 386
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salem School District?
Salem School District has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. 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 8.3/10. 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 $24,000 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salem School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salem School District is 11.7:1.
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 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Salem School District?
Across schools in Salem School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 76.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 81.1%. 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
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 76.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 81.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Connecticut 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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