Best High Schools in Salem, OR

Salem, OR has 23 high schools with 19,969 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 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Salem exceed expectations.

1. Central High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students

2. Cascade Senior High School

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 764 Students

3. Silverton High School

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1238 Students

4. John F Kennedy High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students

5. Colton High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 152 Students

6. Molalla High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students

7. Gervais High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students

8. Jefferson High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students

9. Santiam Junior/senior High School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Santiam Canyon Sd 129j • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students

10. Mckay High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2311 Students

Best Middle Schools in Salem, OR

Salem, OR has 24 middle schools with 12,231 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 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Salem greatly exceed expectations.

1. Molalla River Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students

2. Mt Angel Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 153 Students

3. Jefferson Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students

4. Colton Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 120 Students

5. Gervais Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students

6. Howard Street Charter

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 188 Students

7. Amity Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students

8. Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 96 Students

9. Cascade Junior High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 632 Students

10. Straub Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Salem, OR

Salem, OR has 69 elementary schools with 22,095 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 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Salem meet expectations.

1. Pratum Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 67 Students

2. Victor Point Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 213 Students

3. Colton Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Colton Sd 53 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students

4. Central Howell Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Silver Falls Sd 4j • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 156 Students

5. Clarkes Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 154 Students

6. Jefferson Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students

7. Aumsville Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cascade Sd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 600 Students

8. Rural Dell Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Molalla River Sd 35 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 239 Students

9. St Marys Public School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mt Angel Sd 91 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 289 Students

10. Gervais Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Gervais Sd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, OR

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

Community Factors

Salem, OR has a total population of 193,992 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Salem, OR

54,734

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

88%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Salem, OR.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

F

38.12 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.62 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

34.50 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, OR.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,776 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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