Best Schools in Salem, MA
Salem, MA has a total of 13 schools including 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 4,224 students attend Salem, MA schools. On average, schools in Salem score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Salem meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Salem, MA
Salem, MA has 4 high schools with 1,447 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 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.
1. Salem Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Academy Charter (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 489 Students
2. Salem High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 888 Students
3. Salem Prep High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students
4. New Liberty Innovation School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 56 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, MA
Salem, MA has 1 middle schools with 612 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 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem don't meet expectations.
1. Collins Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, MA
Salem, MA has 8 elementary schools with 2,165 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 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem don't meet expectations.
1. Saltonstall School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 397 Students
2. Bates
SchoolGrade
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Salem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
3. Witchcraft Heights
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students
4. Carlton
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students
5. Horace Mann Laboratory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students
6. Bentley Academy Innovation School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students
7. The Phoenix School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Phoenix School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 26 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, MA has a total population of 44,480 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 49% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, MA
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, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, MA.
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, MA Internet Health Assessment.
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