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Salem Middle School

51 New Market Street
Salem, NJ 08079
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 487 students in grades 3-8, Salem Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Salem Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Salem Middle School's student population of 487 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-8
Total Students
487 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Salem Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Middle School is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#2184 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Salem Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salem Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salem Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Salem Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Salem Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Salem Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Salem Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
69%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Salem Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
9%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Salem Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Salem Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Salem Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of Salem Middle School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Salem Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Salem Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem Middle School's ranking?
Salem Middle School is ranked #2184 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Salem Middle School often compared to?
Salem Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mannington Township Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
487 students attend Salem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Salem Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Salem Middle School offer ?
Salem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-8
What school district is Salem Middle School part of?
Salem Middle School is part of Salem City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 3-8
  • Enrollment: 487 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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