Salem R-80 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,479 students in Salem R-80 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Salem R-80 School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Salem R-80 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
7 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
60 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,337 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
90%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
68
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
109
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
79
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
78
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
84
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
92
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
164
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
176
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $8,606 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,635 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,479 students.
What is the rank of Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District is ranked #295 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem R-80 School District?
90% of Salem R-80 School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem R-80 School District?
Salem R-80 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Salem R-80 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,635 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 4 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,479 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
