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Best Schools in Salem, UT
Salem, UT has 14 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 11,728 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Salem exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Salem, UT
The top high schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Hills High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1561 Students
2. Maple Mountain High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1740 Students
Best Middle Schools in Salem, UT
The top middle schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1210 Students
2. Valley View Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 894 Students
3. Salem Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 993 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Salem, UT
The top elementary schools in Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Foothills School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 723 Students
2. Park View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 358 Students
3. Mt. Loafer School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 622 Students
4. Spanish Oaks School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 429 Students
5. Barnett School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 413 Students
6. Salem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nebo District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Salem, UT
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Salem, UT has a total population of 9,608 with 39% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Salem, UT
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, UT.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Salem, UT.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Salem, UT.
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, UT Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Salem, UT
How many schools are in Salem, UT?
Salem, UT has 14 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 11,728 students in total.
How do schools in Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Salem score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Salem exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Salem?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Salem
8 of 8 schools in Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 3C: 3
All 8 public schools we grade in Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.