Serving 312 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Salem Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Salem Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Hills Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Salem Hills Elementary School?
312 students attend Salem Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Salem Hills Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Hills Elementary School?
Salem Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Hills Elementary School offer ?
Salem Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Salem Hills Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
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