Salem Community Schools School District
School District · Salem, Indiana
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,700
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,700
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
How this district compares
Indiana rank
#135 of 292
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.1
above Indiana avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,700
$1,662 vs Indiana median
District size
1,655 students
Typical than Indiana median
About Salem Community Schools
Salem Community Schools is a Salem, Indiana school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 1,655 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $10,700 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.4/10, Salem Community Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bradie Shrum Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Salem Community Schools students show an average math proficiency of 31.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Salem Community Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Salem Community Schools with test data.
Schools in Salem Community Schools
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Indiana
- City
- Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 1,655
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salem Community Schools?
Salem Community Schools has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Salem Community Schools?
The average composite rating for Salem Community Schools is 6.4/10. 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 Community Schools?
Salem Community Schools spends $10,700 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salem Community Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salem Community Schools is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Salem Community Schools?
Bradie Shrum Elementary is the highest-rated school in Salem Community Schools with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Salem Community Schools?
Across schools in Salem Community Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Salem Community Schools compare to other districts in Indiana?
Salem Community Schools has an average school rating of 6.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Indiana by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.3%
Resources
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.
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Compare Salem Community Schools with neighboring districts in the state.
- Fort Wayne Community Schools (50)
- Indianapolis Public Schools (48)
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp (39)
- South Bend Community School Corp (31)
- Vigo County School Corp (26)
- Monroe County Community Sch Corp (24)
- Hamilton Southeastern Schools (22)
- Perry Township Schools (21)
- Elkhart Community Schools (20)
- Tippecanoe School Corp (20)
- Greater Clark County Schools (18)
- Warrick County School Corp (18)
- Msd Wayne Township (18)
- Bartholomew Con School Corp (17)
- School City of Hammond (17)
- Msd Lawrence Township (17)
- New Albany-floyd Co Con Sch (16)
- Msd Warren Township (16)
- Carmel Clay Schools (15)
- Penn-harris-madison School Corp (15)
- East Allen County Schools (14)
- Kokomo School Corporation (14)
- Michigan City Area Schools (14)
- Msd Washington Township (14)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Indiana 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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