Below Average
#2128 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Salem Middle School
Middle School · Salem City School District · Salem, NJ
A Salem City School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
51 NEW MARKET STREET, Salem, NJ 08079
- Math 10% vs NJ 41% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs NJ 54% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salem Middle School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 18% (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 55 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,375
Median home value
$180,300
Median rent
$1,057/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Salem City School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $26,299NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 43.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Middle School is listed in Salem City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Middle School
Salem Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, NJ, part of Salem City School District, serving approximately 457 students in grades 3rd-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,128 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Middle School
What grades does Salem Middle School serve?
Salem Middle School serves students in grades 3rd through 8th.
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle 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 Middle School rank in NJ?
Salem Middle School ranks #2,128 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Salem Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Middle School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Salem Middle School a charter school?
No, Salem Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Middle School a Title I school?
No, Salem Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Middle School?
85.3% of students at Salem Middle 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
- 3rd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Salem County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (856) 935-2700
- Area population (ZIP 08079)
- 10,696
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- 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 08079; 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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