Summary:
North Salem, Indiana is served by one elementary school, North Salem Elementary School, which educates students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
North Salem Elementary School is a highly-rated public elementary school, consistently recognized for its strong academic performance. It has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and has been ranked among the top 50 elementary schools in Indiana for the past three reported years, placing 43rd out of 1016 schools in 2022-2023. The school is part of the North West Hendricks Schools district, which itself is highly ranked 8th out of 380 districts in Indiana and also holds a 5-star rating. With an enrollment of 230 students, the school boasts a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.8, suggesting ample opportunity for individualized attention. The school's spending per student is $12,356, indicating a significant investment in educational resources.
Academically, North Salem Elementary School demonstrates particular strength in Mathematics, with 76.27% of all grades proficient or better in the 2024-2025 academic year, outperforming both the district and the state. Third graders, in particular, achieved an impressive 81.08% proficiency in Math. While English Language Arts (ELA) performance is generally good, it is closer to the district average, with 64.41% proficiency across all grades in 2024-2025. Science proficiency is an area for potential improvement, with 50% of students proficient or better in 2024-2025, which is below the district's 60.71%. However, 5th-grade Social Studies proficiency is a notable strength, with 72.97% of students proficient or better, exceeding both district and state averages. The school's chronic absenteeism rate was 17.8% in 2023-2024, a metric to monitor, while the free/reduced lunch rate of 21.74% indicates a moderate level of socioeconomic diversity among its students.
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