Best Schools in New Salem, IN
New Salem, IN has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,452 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in New Salem exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in New Salem, IN
The top high schools in New Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rushville Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 654 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Salem, IN
The top middle schools in New Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benjamin Rush Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 318 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Salem, IN
The top elementary schools in New Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Milroy Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 151 Students
2. Rushville Elementary School East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rush County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 329 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Salem, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Salem, IN has a total population of 325 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Salem, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood New Salem, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.65 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Salem, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Salem, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Salem, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in New Salem, IN
How many schools are in New Salem, IN?
New Salem, IN has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,452 students in total.
How do schools in New Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in New Salem score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in New Salem exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in New Salem?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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