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5.3 avg / 10

Salem City School District

School District · Salem, Ohio

Students: 1,940
Teachers (FTE): 111
Estimated Scores: 20%

Avg Rating

5.3

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,656

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#548 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,656

$2,001 vs Ohio median

District size

1,940 students

Larger than Ohio median

About Salem City

Salem City is a Salem, Ohio school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $12,656 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.3/10, Salem City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Salem High School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Salem City students show an average math proficiency of 58.8% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Salem City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 58.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 63.6%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Salem City with test data.

District Details

State
Ohio
City
Salem
Total Enrollment
1,940
Teachers (FTE)
111
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Salem City?

Salem City has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Salem City?

The average composite rating for Salem City is 5.3/10. 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 City?

Salem City spends $12,656 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Salem City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Salem City is 17.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Salem City?

Salem High School is the highest-rated school in Salem City with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Salem City?

Across schools in Salem City with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Salem City compare to other districts in Ohio?

Salem City has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio 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
5.3/10
Math Proficiency
58.8%
ELA Proficiency
63.6%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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 methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio 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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