Serving 1,099 students in grades 6-8, Salem Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,099 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Salem Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem Middle School is 0.77, which is more 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?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
1,099 students attend Salem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Salem Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salem Middle School offer ?
Salem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Salem Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,099 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 70% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 82% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
