Serving 489 students in grades 6-12, Salem Academy Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Salem Academy Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Academy Charter School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Salem Academy Charter School?
The graduation rate of Salem Academy Charter School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Salem Academy Charter School?
489 students attend Salem Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Salem Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Academy Charter School?
Salem Academy Charter School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salem Academy Charter School offer ?
Salem Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Academy Charter School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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