Serving 953 students in grades 7-9, Salem Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 953 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in UT
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Salem Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Junior High School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Salem Junior High School is ranked #579 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Salem Junior High School?
953 students attend Salem Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Salem Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Junior High School?
Salem Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Salem Junior High School offer ?
Salem Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Salem Junior High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-9
Enrollment: 953 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
