Serving 871 students in grades 6-8, Salem Church Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Salem Church Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Church Middle School is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. 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?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Church Middle School?
871 students attend Salem Church Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Salem Church Middle School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 25% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Church Middle School?
Salem Church Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Church Middle School offer ?
Salem Church Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Church Middle School part of?
I love my son's school there is great supervision, and you never have to worry about your child's safety its truly the best they fixed as much as possible that they could throughout the year I've never had to call this school for anything and I think if you give Salem Church Middle School a chance you'll see that it's a perfect community for your child, my child always comes home happy and Joyful and excited to tell me about his amazing day at school there's always drills to have your child ready for anything that happens they also fixed the bullying issue I''m pretty sure just give it a chance you' 'll also get to see the joy in your child''s eyes walking off that buss or walking to the car!
- Posted by Parent - Andreas mother
13/30/2020
I agree. There is no supervision. Even when you make the school aware of the issue of bullying, they say we will speak with the other student. Then it still continues to happen. You tell them again; they act like it is not a big deal and they will talk with the student. They do nothing, that's why it still happens. Kids have killed themselves because of bullying. The mental anguish bullying puts on the kids. The school belittles the bullying. Schools should be held accountable. This school is not a safe environment for kids.
- Posted by Parent - Becky
43/23/2020
My school is the funniest, safest school ever. All the teachers and staff are really helpful.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Alexis
22/13/2016
There is a huge bullying issue at this school! They are in denial! It's so bad that the students record videos of fights and then post it on social media to share and brag about it. The school does nothing. The school has no systems in place on the buses nor the school to protect the kids. There is a lack of supervision in the hallways. I hope that one day this school fixes this issue before someone truly gets hurt.
- Posted by Parent - Pamst
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 871 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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