Best Schools in Salem, MD

Salem, MD has a total of 4 schools including 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 1,508 students attend Salem, MD schools. On average, schools in Salem score 27% 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 don't meet expectations.

Best High Schools in Salem, MD

Salem, MD has 1 high schools with 572 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 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.

1. North Dorchester High School

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 572 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salem, MD

Salem, MD has 1 middle schools with 415 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 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem underperform expectations.

1. North Dorchester Middle School

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, MD

Salem, MD has 2 elementary schools with 521 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 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem underperform expectations.

1. Warwick Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students

2. Vienna Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dorchester County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 174 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, MD

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

Community Factors

Salem, MD has a total population of 103 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 78%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, MD

1,508

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, MD.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.04 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

14.24 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, MD.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

463 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

27 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Salem, MD

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Actual Test Scores: 19%
Projected Test Scores: 23%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Projected Test Scores: 32%
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Actual Test Scores: 27%
Projected Test Scores: 28%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 27%
Projected Test Scores: 31%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 20%
Projected Test Scores: 25%
Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 26%
Projected Test Scores: 29%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 20%
Projected Test Scores: 23%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 33%
Projected Test Scores: 34%
Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations

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Actual Test Scores: 27%
Projected Test Scores: 31%
Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations