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#985 of 1,226 schools in OR

Roberts High School

High School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR

A Salem-keizer Sd 24j high school where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3620 State St SE, Salem, OR 97301

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 11% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 13.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10.9% (2025 OSAS)
Reading vs. State Avg-32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency9% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-33.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness1.4Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate13%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.2:1
District spending per student$16,770

Students at Roberts High School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency11%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 11% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
14%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2019
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2025
ELA
11%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 25 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

35.3%

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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The neighborhood

Where Roberts High 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 81Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,397/100K

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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

$57,497

Median home value

$310,800

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

18.1%

Homeownership

43.2%

Poverty rate

20.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blanchet Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8private6–121.8 mi342Compare →
North Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–122.0 mi2,176Compare →
Mckay High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.89–122.1 mi2,299Compare →
Livingstone Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–122.5 mi126Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Salem-keizer Sd 24j

Schools in district
65
Rank in district
#31 of 65
District spending per student
$16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Roberts High School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Roberts High School

Roberts High School is a public high school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 527 students in grades 7th-12th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #985 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Roberts High School

What grades does Roberts High School serve?

Roberts High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Roberts High School?

Roberts High School has an enrollment of approximately 527 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roberts High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Roberts High School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roberts High School rank in OR?

Roberts High School ranks #985 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Roberts High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Roberts High 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 Roberts High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roberts High School has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roberts High School a charter school?

No, Roberts High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roberts High School a Title I school?

No, Roberts High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roberts High School?

35.3% of students at Roberts High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
527
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
47
Type
alternative
Setting
Midsize City
County
Marion County
4-Year Graduation
13.0%
Area population (ZIP 97301)
56,274
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
33.7
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97301; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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