Salem Avenue Elementary

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Salem Avenue Elementary ranks 509 th of 855 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

1323 Salem Ave Ext
Hagerstown, MD 21740-3542

(301) 766-8313

District: Washington County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
509^th of 855 Maryland Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,073

Students who attend Salem Avenue Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Western Heights Middle
High:	South Hagerstown High

Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Number of students: 687

Racial breakdown:

White:

33.2%

African American:

24.0%

Hispanic:

21.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salem Avenue Elementary ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in Maryland. It also ranks 21^st among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Salem Avenue Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Washington County Public Schools District. Student population at Salem Avenue Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (33.2%), African American (24%), Hispanic (21.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Avenue Elementary is 14.4, which is the 8^th best among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Salem Avenue Elementary employs 47.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Avenue Elementary is $15,073, which is the 8^th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Washington County Public Schools District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Salem Avenue Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Washington County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington County Public Schools 11^th of 24 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salem Avenue Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	62.82	352^nd	803	56.2%
2005	54.83	404^th	805	49.8%
2006	65.40	309^th	804	61.6%
2007	67.59	279^th	818	65.9%
2008	50.71	477^th	838	43.1%
2009	47.51	516^th	850	39.3%
2010	44.43	560^th	855	34.5%
2011	35.33	609^th	853	28.6%
2012	41.67	577^th	857	32.7%
2013	28.71	662^nd	847	21.8%
2014	34.44	637^th	867	26.5%
2015	27.57	602^nd	859	29.9%
2016	35.96	518^th	845	38.7%
2017	24.72	619^th	847	26.9%
2018	38.96	477^th	857	44.3%
2019	32.22	527^th	853	38.2%
2021	17.03	671^st	802	16.3%
2022	44.30	441^st	862	48.8%
2023	34.99	509^th	855	40.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.40	51^st	52	1.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	34.25	378^th	546	30.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	16.02	710^th	796	10.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	18.66	652^nd	788	17.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	27.14	398^th	504	21.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	23.79	301^st	347	13.3%

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Rank History for White students at Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.60	502^nd	528	4.9%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Avenue Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	450	11	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1990	467	17	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	487
1991	445	14	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	465
1992	397	15	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	416
1993	397	22	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	423
1994	424	26	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
1995	422	43	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
1996	422	43	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	472
1997	439	44	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1998	429	33	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1999	418	34	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	457
2000	418	40	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2001	374	57	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2002	340	47	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	395
2003	340	47	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	395
2004	267	61	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
2005	289	79	8	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	383
2006	353	158	9	26	0	n/a	n/a	0	546
2007	374	175	7	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2008	388	203	13	53	1	n/a	n/a	0	658
2009	399	240	14	61	1	n/a	n/a	0	715
2010	391	214	24	54	6	n/a	n/a	0	689
2011	340	147	15	64	2	0	119	0	687
2012	335	150	15	44	1	0	107	0	652
2013	307	148	11	45	1	1	116	0	629
2014	306	156	16	59	1	1	125	0	664
2015	302	148	16	69	1	3	104	0	643
2016	304	167	17	71	1	3	139	0	702
2017	362	138	4	74	0	1	125	0	704
2018	317	136	2	87	0	1	125	0	668
2019	311	161	2	100	0	1	151	0	726
2020	308	180	3	132	1	1	147	0	772
2021	261	166	3	125	1	1	130	0	687
2022	240	183	4	125	1	1	125	1	680
2023	228	165	5	147	1	1	140	0	687

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem Avenue Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	461	22.0	20.9	n/a
1990	487	23.0	21.1	20.1
1991	465	21.0	22.1	22.6
1992	416	22.0	18.9	27.4
1993	423	24.0	17.6	27
1994	458	22.0	20.8	36.5
1995	472	25.2	18.7	52.5
1996	472	25.2	18.7	52.5
1997	486	27.0	18.0	50.2
1998	466	28.0	16.6	43.8
1999	457	28.0	16.3	50.5
2000	464	31.0	15.0	54.7
2001	438	29.5	14.8	61.9
2002	395	31.0	12.7	53.2
2003	395	31.0	12.7	53.2
2004	334	29.0	11.5	62.3
2005	383	28.0	13.7	66.3
2006	546	37.0	14.8	63.4
2007	596	40.1	14.9	68.3
2008	658	42.0	15.7	71
2009	715	44.0	16.3	72
2010	689	48.0	14.3	73.7
2011	687	45.0	15.2	72.1
2012	652	44.0	14.8	76.7
2013	629	44.0	14.2	77.1
2014	664	45.1	14.7	99.4
2015	643	46.0	13.9	80.2
2016	702	47.0	14.9	73.8
2017	704	41.5	16.9	100
2018	668	43.0	15.5	100
2019	726	43.0	16.8	100
2020	772	47.0	16.4	74.9
2021	687	49.0	14.0	79.9
2022	680	46.0	14.7	82.2
2023	687	47.5	14.4	89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salem Avenue Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	461	22.0	20.9	n/a
1990	487	23.0	21.1	20.1
1991	465	21.0	22.1	22.6
1992	416	22.0	18.9	27.4
1993	423	24.0	17.6	27
1994	458	22.0	20.8	36.5
1995	472	25.2	18.7	52.5
1996	472	25.2	18.7	52.5
1997	486	27.0	18.0	50.2
1998	466	28.0	16.6	43.8
1999	457	28.0	16.3	50.5
2000	464	31.0	15.0	54.7
2001	438	29.5	14.8	61.9
2002	395	31.0	12.7	53.2
2003	395	31.0	12.7	53.2
2004	334	29.0	11.5	62.3
2005	383	28.0	13.7	66.3
2006	546	37.0	14.8	63.4
2007	596	40.1	14.9	68.3
2008	658	42.0	15.7	71
2009	715	44.0	16.3	72
2010	689	48.0	14.3	73.7
2011	687	45.0	15.2	72.1
2012	652	44.0	14.8	76.7
2013	629	44.0	14.2	77.1
2014	664	45.1	14.7	99.4
2015	643	46.0	13.9	80.2
2016	702	47.0	14.9	73.8
2017	704	41.5	16.9	100
2018	668	43.0	15.5	100
2019	726	43.0	16.8	100
2020	772	47.0	16.4	74.9
2021	687	49.0	14.0	79.9
2022	680	46.0	14.7	82.2
2023	687	47.5	14.4	89.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Avenue Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,274 (16.9%)	$11,180 (83.1%)	$13,454
2020	$2,352 (18.2%)	$10,615 (82.0%)	$12,940
2021	$3,127 (20.7%)	$11,973 (79.4%)	$15,073

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Avenue Elementary

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 527^th of 853 Elementary schools	Ranks 509^th of 855 Elementary schools	2.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	726	687	5.4%
African American	161	165	2.5%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	100	147	47%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	311	228	26.7%
Two or More Races	151	140	7.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	100%	89.8%	10.2%

Schools Near Salem Avenue Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MCAP Mathematics (2023)				MCAP English Language Arts (2023)				MCAP Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Avenue Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1323 Salem Ave Ext	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8313	687	48	14.4	89.8%	228 (33.2%)	165 (24.0%)	147 (21.4%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	140 (20.4%)	35	509^th of 855 public elementary schools	40.5%		44.3	441^st of 862 public elementary schools	48.8%	68	24.5	15.1	27.1	22.0	42.4	39.0	41.7	41.0	24.5	$15,073	$3,127	$11,973
Jonathan Hager Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	12615 Sedgwick Way	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8440	469	29	16.1	77.2%	140 (29.9%)	182 (38.8%)	70 (14.9%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	65 (13.9%)	45.1	406^th of 855 public elementary schools	52.5%		49.7	399^th of 862 public elementary schools	53.7%	7	41.3	22.2	36.7	32.8	44.4	44.4	31.7	40.5	33.3	$15,558	$1,693	$13,891
Fountaindale Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	901 Northern Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8156	378	24	15.7	54.0%	191 (50.5%)	74 (19.6%)	57 (15.1%)	19 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.8%)	86	114^th of 855 public elementary schools	86.7%		90.4	79^th of 862 public elementary schools	90.8%	35	53.8	52.5	47.4	51.4	66.2	81.4	70.2	72.4	61.4	$12,387	$1,393	$11,021
Bester Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	385 Mill St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8001	494	44	11.2	88.5%	171 (34.6%)	130 (26.3%)	96 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	95 (19.2%)	14.1	746^th of 855 public elementary schools	12.7%		25.6	619^th of 862 public elementary schools	28.2%	127	10.5	22.6	6.9	12.7	24.1	19.4	14.5	19.6	17.1	$16,986	$3,628	$13,385
Potomac Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	301 E Magnolia Ave	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8305	348	20	17.5	72.1%	142 (40.8%)	69 (19.8%)	75 (21.6%)	4 (1.1%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	56 (16.1%)	57.8	315^th of 855 public elementary schools	63.2%		61.8	308^th of 862 public elementary schools	64.3%	7	42.6	25.5	41.7	36.0	48.9	37.0	57.4	47.3	51.1	$12,432	$1,488	$10,972
Pangborn Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	195 Pangborn Blvd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8282	673	50	13.3	81.0%	248 (36.8%)	153 (22.7%)	161 (23.9%)	18 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (13.8%)	25.3	589^th of 855 public elementary schools	31.1%		22.1	662^nd of 862 public elementary schools	23.2%	73	21.7	18.3	15.3	18.6	30.8	36.9	29.4	32.5	24.4	$14,900	$2,619	$12,309
Maugansville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	18023 Maugans Ave	Maugansville	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8230	676	44	15.5	63.8%	342 (50.6%)	117 (17.3%)	127 (18.8%)	27 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (9.3%)	41.5	443^rd of 855 public elementary schools	48.2%		49.7	400^th of 862 public elementary schools	53.6%	43	38.6	30.1	16.9	29.0	47.0	40.4	33.3	40.6	33.3	$12,846	$1,728	$11,145
Emma K. Doub Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1221 S Potomac St	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8130	354	23	15.3	66.9%	196 (55.4%)	44 (12.4%)	52 (14.7%)	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (14.7%)	69	241^st of 855 public elementary schools	71.8%		68.8	269^th of 862 public elementary schools	68.8%	28	45.2	38.7	38.7	40.9	53.2	58.1	51.6	54.3	60.0	$12,298	$1,440	$10,885
Lincolnshire Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	17545 Lincolnshire Rd	Hagerstown	21740	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8206	496	37	13.4	74.0%	267 (53.8%)	76 (15.3%)	90 (18.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (11.9%)	42.2	437^th of 855 public elementary schools	48.9%		37.7	509^th of 862 public elementary schools	41.0%	72	40.0	22.5	22.9	28.2	44.3	30.0	48.6	40.5	35.2	$17,680	$3,178	$14,529
Paramount Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	19410 Longmeadow Rd	Hagerstown	21742	Washington County	Washington County Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(301) 766-8289	406	28	14.5	44.1%	231 (56.9%)	64 (15.8%)	65 (16.0%)	17 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.1%)	75.1	205^th of 855 public elementary schools	76.0%		76.1	208^th of 862 public elementary schools	75.9%	3	46.2	39.4	36.4	40.8	67.2	71.8	56.4	65.8	56.4	$13,525	$1,456	$12,096

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Avenue Elementary

How many students attend Salem Avenue Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 687 students attended Salem Avenue Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Salem Avenue Elementary?

Students at Salem Avenue Elementary are 33% White, 24% African American, 21% Hispanic, 20% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Salem Avenue Elementary attend?

Students who attend Salem Avenue Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Western Heights Middle
High : South Hagerstown High

Is Salem Avenue Elementary a good school?

Salem Avenue Elementary ranks 509^th of 855 Maryland elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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