Best Schools in Salem, IA
Salem, IA has a total of 7 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools. A total of 2,857 students attend Salem, IA schools. On average, schools in Salem score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salem exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Salem, IA
Salem, IA has 2 high schools with 1,137 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Salem score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem meet expectations.
1. Mount Pleasant High School
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 582 Students
2. Fort Madison High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, IA
Salem, IA has 2 middle schools with 1,101 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Salem score 61% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Mount Pleasant Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 406 Students
2. Fort Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 695 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, IA
Salem, IA has 3 elementary schools with 619 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Salem score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem exceed expectations.
1. Salem Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 97 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Mount Pleasant Comm School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 211 Students
3. Richardson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Fort Madison Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, IA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, IA has a total population of 910 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, IA
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 Salem, IA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, IA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, IA.
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 Salem, IA Internet Health Assessment.
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