Below Average
#907 of 1,015 schools in UT
Salem Junior High
Middle School · Nebo District · Salem, UT
A Nebo District middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
598 NORTH MAIN, Salem, UT 84653
- Math 26% proficient (2025)
- Reading 37% proficient (2025)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Salem Junior High score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 32% in 2025, across a 14-year record (2012–2025).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 23 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salem Junior High 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average312/100K
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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
$111,420
Median home value
$569,300
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
93%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84653; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebo Advanced Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Nebo Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 8,702 | Compare → |
| Valley View MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–7 | 1.5 mi | 936 | Compare → |
| Bridges Nebo Transition CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 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.
Nebo District
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #39 of 47
- District spending per student
- $8,911NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salem Junior High is listed in Nebo District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salem Junior High
Salem Junior High is a public middle school in Salem, UT, part of Nebo District, serving approximately 953 students in grades 7th-9th with a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salem Junior High
What grades does Salem Junior High serve?
Salem Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 9th.
How many students attend Salem Junior High?
Salem Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 953 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Junior High is 23.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salem Junior High rank in UT?
Salem Junior High ranks #907 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Salem Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Salem Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salem Junior High has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Salem Junior High a charter school?
No, Salem Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salem Junior High a Title I school?
No, Salem Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salem Junior High?
21.6% of students at Salem Junior High 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 – 9th
- Enrollment
- 953
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Utah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.4%
- Phone
- (801) 423-6558
- Area population (ZIP 84653)
- 11,531
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.1
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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. A newer release may be available.
- 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 84653; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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