Best High Schools in Salem, IN

Salem, IN has 3 high schools with 1,319 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. Eastern High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 389 Students

2. Salem High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students

3. West Washington Jr-sr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 411 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salem, IN

Salem, IN has 2 middle schools with 822 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 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem underperform expectations.

1. East Washington Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 415 Students

2. Salem Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 407 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, IN

Salem, IN has 4 elementary schools with 1,902 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. West Washington Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

West Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 523 Students

2. East Washington Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

East Washington School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 542 Students

3. Bradie Shrum Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 819 Students

4. East Salem 3rd School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Salem 3rd School • Private • Grades 1 - 3 • 18 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, IN

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Salem, IN has a total population of 12,502 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, IN

4,043

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, IN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.14 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.91 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, IN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, IN.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,707 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

39 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Salem, IN Internet Health Assessment.

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