Middle Schools in Salem City

The Salem City school district in Ohio is home to two middle schools: Southeast Elementary School (grades 5-6) and Salem Junior High School (grades 7-8). Both schools have generally strong test score performance, with Southeast Elementary outperforming the state average in most subject areas and grade levels, and Salem Junior High excelling in Algebra I end-of-course exams.

However, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, with over 32% of students chronically absent in the 2024-2025 school year. This is an area that may require further investigation and intervention. Additionally, the schools differ in their socioeconomic makeup, with Salem Junior High having a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to Southeast Elementary.

The Salem City school district as a whole is ranked 464 out of 828 in Ohio, indicating room for improvement. While Southeast Elementary is rated 2 stars by School Digger, Salem Junior High has maintained a 3-star rating, suggesting the district's educational quality is uneven across its schools. Continued monitoring and analysis of these schools could help identify strategies to enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for all students in the Salem City district.