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

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Salem Academy Charter (district) • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 489 Students

2. Salem High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 888 Students

3. Salem Prep High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 14 Students

4. New Liberty Innovation School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 397 Students

2. Bates

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students

3. Witchcraft Heights

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 455 Students

4. Carlton

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 246 Students

5. Horace Mann Laboratory

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 297 Students

6. Bentley Academy Innovation School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Salem • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 274 Students

7. The Phoenix School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

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

4,224

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

49%

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

C+

16.03 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.92 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

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

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,991 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

66 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations