Salem School District
School District · Salem, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
6.1
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 1 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,741
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#129 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.2
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$26,741
+$5,370 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,811 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
About Salem
Salem is a Salem, Massachusetts school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 3,811 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $26,741 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.1/10, Salem demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Bates, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Salem students show an average math proficiency of 26.6% and ELA proficiency of 35.0%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Salem, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Salem with test data.
Schools in Salem
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 3,811
- Teachers (FTE)
- 357
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salem?
Salem has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Salem?
The average composite rating for Salem is 6.1/10. 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?
Salem spends $26,741 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salem?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salem is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Salem?
Bates is the highest-rated school in Salem with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Salem?
Across schools in Salem with test data, the average math proficiency is 26.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Salem compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Salem has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts 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
- 6.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 26.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.0%
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Salem with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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