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#2167 of 2,221 schools in MO
Salem Upper Elem.
Elementary School · Salem R-80 · Salem, MO
A Salem R-80 elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 S DOSS RD, Salem, MO 65560
- Math 31% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Upper Elem. score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Salem Upper Elem. 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$53,423
Median home value
$141,700
Median rent
$625/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
75.4%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65560; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark Hills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| North Wood Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 3.6 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–8 | 4.2 mi | 140 | 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.
Salem R-80
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $9,368NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Upper Elem. is listed in SALEM R-80; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Upper Elem.
Salem Upper Elem. is a public elementary school in Salem, MO, part of Salem R-80, serving approximately 342 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,167 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Upper Elem.
What grades does Salem Upper Elem. serve?
Salem Upper Elem. serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Salem Upper Elem.?
Salem Upper Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Upper Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Upper Elem. is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Upper Elem. rank in MO?
Salem Upper Elem. ranks #2,167 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Salem Upper Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Upper Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Upper Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Upper Elem. has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem Upper Elem. a charter school?
No, Salem Upper Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Upper Elem. a Title I school?
No, Salem Upper Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Upper Elem.?
100.0% of students at Salem Upper Elem. 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (573) 729-6642
- Area population (ZIP 65560)
- 13,634
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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 65560; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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