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Salem Middle School

Q: Is Salem Middle School a good school?

Salem Middle School ranks 317 th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

317^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 480 Indiana Middle Schools

Better than 34% of Indiana middle schools

Summary

Salem Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Salem, Indiana, with 376 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.9. The school is part of the Salem Community Schools district, which is ranked 238 out of 380 districts in Indiana and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite higher spending per student compared to the state average, Salem Middle School has consistently underperformed on ILEARN assessments in English Language Arts, Math, and Science, with only 30.57% of students proficient or better in ELA and 24.29% in Math, compared to the district and state averages. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.8% to 25.0%, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 52.93% to 55.53%.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Austin Middle School, Brownstown Central Middle School, and Scottsburg Middle School, Salem Middle School generally underperforms on academic measures, despite having a relatively low student-teacher ratio. This suggests that the challenges facing the school may be indicative of broader regional issues that need to be addressed.

352

Students ?

10.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,699

Per pupil spending ?

50.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167

(812) 883-3808

District: Salem Community Schools

Students who attend Salem Middle School usually attend:

High:

Salem High School

Feeder schools for Salem Middle School:

Elementary:

Bradie Shrum Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 36th percentile in 2015 → 34th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school28%

District avg33%

317^th of 480

Indiana public middle schools ?

Bottom 34%▼ down 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

238^th of 380Salem Community Schools among Indiana districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Indiana percentile	Rating
2025	37.1	317 of 480	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.7	305 of 491	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	302 of 489	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.4	356 of 490	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.7	347 of 483	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	35.4	321 of 470	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.7	336 of 473	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	53.9	242 of 472	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	36.6	364 of 494	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	45.5	308 of 485	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.5	229 of 470	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	57.2	216 of 444	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	59.3	195 of 447	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2011	66.9	143 of 451	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2010	47.8	268 of 428	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	60.5	175 of 423	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	47.2	252 of 392	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	56.0	185 of 382	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.1	223 of 375	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	54.8	185 of 370	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	47.2	126 of 222	43.2%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Indiana (2024-2025) ?

Science32%

English Language Arts31%

Math24%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ILEARN English Language Arts (2025)					ILEARN Math (2025)					ILEARN Science (2025)		ILEARN Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ILEARN English Language Arts 5th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 6th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 7th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts 8th Grade	ILEARN English Language Arts All Grades	ILEARN Math 5th Grade	ILEARN Math 6th Grade	ILEARN Math 7th Grade	ILEARN Math 8th Grade	ILEARN Math All Grades	ILEARN Science 6th Grade	ILEARN Science All Grades	ILEARN Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Middle School	Public	6-8	1001 N Harrison St	Salem	47167	Washington County	Salem Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(812) 883-3808	352	33	10.8	50.9%	327 (92.9%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.8%)	37.1	317^th of 480 public middle schools	34.0%		38.7	305^th of 491 public middle schools	37.9%	12		33.3	28.6	29.9	30.6		35.9	23.8	12.2	24.3	32.5	32.5		$11,699	$386	$11,313
East Washington Middle School	Public	5-8	1100 N Eastern School RD E-5	Pekin	47165	Washington County	East Washington School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 967-5000	418	30	13.9	39.0%	396 (94.7%)	4 (1.0%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.2%)	43.7	274^th of 480 public middle schools	42.9%		62.3	174^th of 491 public middle schools	64.6%	100	41.9	27.2	30.3	28.1	32.0	46.7	33.7	39.3	37.7	39.5	23.9	23.9	39.1	$9,515	$463	$9,052
Austin Middle School	Public	6-8	401 S Hwy 31	Austin	47102	Scott County	Scott County School District 1	No	No	No	No	(812) 794-8740	254	1	254.0	45.7%	232 (91.3%)	4 (1.6%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	22.8	367^th of 480 public middle schools	23.5%		20.4	384^th of 491 public middle schools	21.8%	17		27.1	18.6	25.0	23.5		25.9	7.0	8.2	13.7	31.8	31.8		$10,368	$603	$9,765
Brownstown Central Middle School	Public	6-8	520 W Walnut St	Brownstown	47220	Jackson County	Brownstown County Com School Corp	No	No	No	No	(812) 358-4947	307	18	17.5	51.1%	287 (93.5%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.6%)	57.5	194^th of 480 public middle schools	59.6%		48.5	248^th of 491 public middle schools	49.5%	54		48.4	40.8	37.0	42.0		44.0	25.5	17.4	28.8	49.5	49.5		$11,773	$675	$11,098
Scottsburg Middle School	Public	6-8	425 S 3rd St	Scottsburg	47170	Scott County	Scott County School District 2	No	No	No	No	(812) 752-8926	556	39	14.4	53.6%	509 (91.5%)	5 (0.9%)	23 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.1%)	59.5	183^rd of 480 public middle schools	61.9%		65.5	164^th of 491 public middle schools	66.6%	19		31.8	33.3	44.2	36.5		40.6	41.5	37.9	40.0	40.6	40.6		$10,355	$303	$10,052

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Middle School

What high school do graduates of Salem Middle School attend?

Students who attend Salem Middle School usually go on to attend Salem High School

What is the racial makeup of Salem Middle School?

Students at Salem Middle School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Is Salem Middle School a good school?

Salem Middle School ranks 317^th of 480 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Salem Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 352 students attended Salem Middle School.

What district is Salem Middle School in?

Salem Community Schools

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 5, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataSep 4, 2025

2022–23 through 2023–24 school spending dataJul 16, 2025

2024–25 ILEARN & SAT test scoresJul 16, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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