Salem R-80 School District
School District · Salem, Missouri
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,368
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Salem R-80?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Salem R-80 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Salem Sr. High
Salem · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Salem Middle School
Salem · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Salem Upper Elem.
Salem · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#439 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$9,368
$3,159 vs Missouri median
District size
1,479 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Salem R-80 ranks #439 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Salem R-80's schools with real test data average 5.0/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Salem Sr. High (6.4/10), Salem Middle School (5.4/10), and Salem Upper Elem. (3.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Salem R-80
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salem Sr. High | 6.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Salem Middle School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Salem Upper Elem. | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Salem R-80
Salem R-80 is a Salem, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,479 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $9,368 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Salem R-80 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Salem Sr. High, which has a composite score of 6.4/10.
In standardized testing, Salem R-80 students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 48.5%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Salem R-80, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Salem R-80 with test data.
Schools in Salem R-80
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Salem
- Total Enrollment
- 1,479
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Salem R-80?
Salem R-80 has 4 schools in total — 2 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 R-80?
The average composite rating for Salem R-80 is 4.9/10. 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 R-80?
Salem R-80 spends $9,368 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Salem R-80?
The average student-teacher ratio in Salem R-80 is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Salem R-80?
Salem Sr. High is the highest-rated school in Salem R-80 with a composite score of 6.4/10.
What are the test scores in Salem R-80?
Across schools in Salem R-80 with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 48.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Salem R-80 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Salem R-80 has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 4 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri 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 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
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 48.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri 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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