Salem City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,750 students in Salem City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Salem City School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Salem City School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.71
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,279 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
92 Students
94,821 Students
% Asian Students
3%
7%
# Hispanic Students
350 Students
236,045 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
557 Students
272,674 Students
% Black Students
15%
22%
# White Students
2,557 Students
567,070 Students
% White Students
68%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,980 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
84,097 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
34,146
# Students in K Grade:
231
86,258
# Students in 1st Grade:
240
92,766
# Students in 2nd Grade:
249
89,269
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
90,935
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
91,580
# Students in 5th Grade:
289
92,405
# Students in 6th Grade:
282
92,672
# Students in 7th Grade:
271
93,286
# Students in 8th Grade:
342
96,152
# Students in 9th Grade:
304
108,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
329
104,083
# Students in 11th Grade:
295
93,437
# Students in 12th Grade:
299
94,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,350 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,473. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,779 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Salem City School District?
Salem City School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,750 students.
What is the rank of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District is ranked #29 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salem City School District?
68% of Salem City School District students are White, 15% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem City School District?
Salem City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Salem City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,779 is higher than the state median of $15,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 8 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,750 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 90% (Top 50% in VA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
