Salem Hills Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 5899 Babcock Tr E
       Inver Grove Heights, MN  55077-2112


(651) 306-7300

District: Inver Grove Heights Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
560th of 843 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,175 Help


Students who attend Salem Hills Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Inver Grove Heights Middle
High:    Simley Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  312

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.2%
Hispanic:
26.3%
African American:
14.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  50.3% Help


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Compare Details Salem Hills Elementary ranks worse than 66.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.09. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Salem Hills Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.2%), Hispanic (26.3%), African American (14.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Hills Elementary is 11.4, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Hills Elementary is $13,175. 2 elementary schools in the Inver Grove Heights Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salem Hills Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Hills Elementary 560th of 843 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Salem Hills Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Inver Grove Heights Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Inver Grove Heights Schools 277th of 448 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Hills Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.73 377th 674 44.1%
2004 49.65 407th 676 39.8%
2005 39.49 505th 685 26.3%
2006 35.34 614th 756 18.8%
2007 43.68 552nd 777 29.0%
2008 35.55 625th 781 20.0%
2009 50.47 261st 434 39.9%
2010 28.90 674th 803 16.1%
2011 48.93 522nd 814 35.9%
2012 31.42 672nd 820 18.0%
2013 35.45 624th 824 24.3%
2014 27.13 678th 826 17.9%
2015 37.93 612th 840 27.1%
2016 36.88 621st 848 26.8%
2017 38.18 613th 853 28.1%
2018 25.18 692nd 847 18.3%
2019 21.26 722nd 870 17.0%
2021 27.68 666th 869 23.4%
2022 43.28 561st 858 34.6%
2023 42.09 561st 845 33.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.59 234th 239 2.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.78 351st 500 29.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.66 577th 728 20.7%
2019 24.75 615th 740 16.9%
2021 41.88 428th 683 37.3%
2022 35.34 449th 663 32.3%
2023 47.58 424th 774 45.2%
See the entire list of Best Minnesota Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.43 645th 774 16.7%
2019 20.54 665th 787 15.5%
2021 30.98 601st 783 23.2%
2022 41.83 526th 799 34.2%
2023 35.23 555th 787 29.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.65 608th 779 22.0%
2019 22.81 659th 798 17.4%
2021 24.23 624th 784 20.4%
2022 42.43 544th 808 32.7%
2023 46.84 471st 799 41.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 43.00 165th 283 41.7%
2022 82.46 25th 282 91.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 162nd 220 26.4%
2019 31.92 161st 219 26.5%
2021 65.13 39th 153 74.5%
2022 50.85 87th 209 58.4%
2023 62.34 61st 214 71.5%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Hills Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.14 598th 712 16.0%
2019 30.69 586th 722 18.8%
2021 36.48 511th 710 28.0%
2022 51.49 364th 725 49.8%
2023 43.68 423rd 712 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, November 30, 2009

Open Quote Fabulous gifted program (Atheneum) is housed at Salem Hills. Kids in all classrooms benefit from the skills and training of the teachers in this program. Teachers in this school tend to know all the kids in the school, as do the physical education teacher and librarian. We had our kids at another Inver Grove Heights elementary school and prefer Salem because of the smaller size and individualized attention. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Salem Hills Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 501 14 4 11 2 n/a n/a 0 532
1989 407 15 4 18 9 n/a n/a 0 453
1990 417 10 9 22 3 n/a n/a 0 461
1991 432 20 7 28 2 n/a n/a 0 489
1992 362 23 7 20 1 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 375 24 5 13 1 n/a n/a 0 418
1994 353 17 7 20 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1995 357 18 16 20 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1996 357 18 16 20 1 n/a n/a 0 412
1997 342 19 17 20 3 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 337 25 23 18 4 n/a n/a 0 407
1999 346 20 21 20 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2000 290 25 16 22 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2001 288 26 15 25 1 n/a n/a 0 355
2002 290 30 12 22 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2003 290 30 12 22 2 n/a n/a 0 356
2004 230 28 17 24 5 n/a n/a 0 304
2005 220 31 13 26 2 n/a n/a 0 292
2006 206 23 25 26 2 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 210 27 33 38 2 n/a n/a 0 310
2008 202 23 18 32 1 n/a n/a 0 276
2009 207 20 17 48 3 n/a n/a 0 295
2010 204 43 22 74 6 n/a n/a 0 349
2011 195 24 20 76 3 0 24 0 342
2012 166 32 16 67 4 0 27 0 312
2013 145 37 10 81 1 0 33 0 307
2014 135 40 14 90 0 0 40 0 319
2015 127 37 16 78 0 0 34 0 292
2016 122 35 14 91 0 0 34 0 296
2017 103 41 11 91 1 0 32 0 279
2018 142 38 13 104 0 0 31 0 328
2019 146 46 20 95 3 0 32 0 342
2020 136 49 8 100 2 0 31 0 326
2021 132 36 11 81 1 0 26 0 287
2022 134 48 6 67 0 0 21 0 276
2023 138 44 8 82 0 0 40 0 312

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 Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 17.5 30.4 3
1989 453 24.9 18.1 16.6
1990 461 28.0 16.4 15
1991 489 28.7 17.0 17.6
1992 413 25.4 16.2 16.2
1993 418 27.3 15.3 19.1
1994 398 27.8 14.3 17.8
1995 412 26.3 15.7 16.7
1996 412 26.3 15.7 16.7
1997 401 27.5 14.6 20
1998 407 n/a 0.0 15.5
1999 408 31.6 12.9 12
2000 354 26.2 13.5 15
2001 355 25.2 14.1 16.1
2002 356 22.5 15.8 21.1
2003 356 22.5 15.8 21.1
2004 304 22.0 13.8 24.3
2005 292 24.5 11.9 28.1
2006 282 20.6 13.7 26.6
2007 310 22.5 13.8 32.3
2008 276 19.0 14.5 33.7
2009 295 20.6 14.3 32.9
2010 349 22.9 15.2 48.4
2011 342 19.0 18.0 50.6
2012 312 19.0 16.4 46.5
2013 307 22.0 13.9 48.9
2014 319 21.4 14.9 47.3
2015 292 24.0 12.1 54.1
2016 296 23.0 12.8 54.7
2017 279 23.0 12.1 58.1
2018 328 20.4 16.0 48.5
2019 342 20.0 17.1 45
2020 326 21.8 14.9 50.3
2021 287 27.5 10.4 37.3
2022 276 24.6 11.1 38.4
2023 312 27.1 11.4 50.3

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 Hills Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 532 17.5 30.4 3
1989 453 24.9 18.1 16.6
1990 461 28.0 16.4 15
1991 489 28.7 17.0 17.6
1992 413 25.4 16.2 16.2
1993 418 27.3 15.3 19.1
1994 398 27.8 14.3 17.8
1995 412 26.3 15.7 16.7
1996 412 26.3 15.7 16.7
1997 401 27.5 14.6 20
1998 407 n/a 0.0 15.5
1999 408 31.6 12.9 12
2000 354 26.2 13.5 15
2001 355 25.2 14.1 16.1
2002 356 22.5 15.8 21.1
2003 356 22.5 15.8 21.1
2004 304 22.0 13.8 24.3
2005 292 24.5 11.9 28.1
2006 282 20.6 13.7 26.6
2007 310 22.5 13.8 32.3
2008 276 19.0 14.5 33.7
2009 295 20.6 14.3 32.9
2010 349 22.9 15.2 48.4
2011 342 19.0 18.0 50.6
2012 312 19.0 16.4 46.5
2013 307 22.0 13.9 48.9
2014 319 21.4 14.9 47.3
2015 292 24.0 12.1 54.1
2016 296 23.0 12.8 54.7
2017 279 23.0 12.1 58.1
2018 328 20.4 16.0 48.5
2019 342 20.0 17.1 45
2020 326 21.8 14.9 50.3
2021 287 27.5 10.4 37.3
2022 276 24.6 11.1 38.4
2023 312 27.1 11.4 50.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Hills Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,175

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Hills Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 722nd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 561st of 845 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Salem Hills Elementary)38.347.7
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Inver Grove Heights Schools)52.948.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Salem Hills Elementary)28.326.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Inver Grove Heights Schools)45.533.3
 12.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Salem Hills Elementary)6049
 11%
   4th Grade Math (Inver Grove Heights Schools)57.451.3
 6%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Salem Hills Elementary)5243.8
 8.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Inver Grove Heights Schools)46.136.5
 9.6%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Salem Hills Elementary)2554.7
 29.7%
   5th Grade Math (Inver Grove Heights Schools)42.137.7
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Salem Hills Elementary)42.656.6
 14.1%
   5th Grade Reading (Inver Grove Heights Schools)57.451.9
 5.4%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Salem Hills Elementary)15.228.3
 13.1%
   5th Grade Science (Inver Grove Heights Schools)39.333.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students342312
 8.8%
African American4644
 4.3%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian208
 60%
Hispanic9582
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White146138
 5.5%
Two or More Races3240
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45%50.3%
 5.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Hills Elementary

Students at Salem Hills Elementary are 44% White, 26% Hispanic, 14% African American, 13% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Salem Hills Elementary ranks 560th of 843 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 312 students attended Salem Hills Elementary.

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

Middle : Inver Grove Heights Middle
High : Simley Senior High


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