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#2460 of 3,192 schools in MI
Salem Elementary School
Elementary School · South Lyon Community Schools · Northville, MI
A South Lyon Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7806 SALEM RD, Northville, MI 48168
- Math 47% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salem Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average641/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Northville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$173,671
Median home value
$546,300
Median rent
$2,248/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridge Wood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Ivywood Classical AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–9 | 3.4 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Plymouth Scholars Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 3.4 mi | 804 | Compare → |
| Spiritus Sanctus AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–8 | 3.9 mi | 188 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
South Lyon Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Elementary School is listed in South Lyon Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Elementary School
Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school in Northville, MI, part of South Lyon Community Schools, serving approximately 339 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,460 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Elementary School
What grades does Salem Elementary School serve?
Salem Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Salem Elementary School?
Salem Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Elementary School rank in MI?
Salem Elementary School ranks #2,460 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Salem Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Salem Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Salem Elementary School a charter school?
No, Salem Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Salem Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Elementary School?
36.9% of students at Salem Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (248) 573-8450
- Area population (ZIP 48168)
- 25,039
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48168; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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