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Best Elementary Schools in Salem, OR


At a glance
38
Schools
13,775
Students
3
Districts
Top rankedCandalaria Elementary School115th of 706 Oregon elementary schools
Biggest riser
Salem Heights Elementary School up 119 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Richmond Elementary School 15.6 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1★
0★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The city of Salem, Oregon is home to 38 elementary schools that are part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 110 out of 140 school districts in the state. The district has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating overall low performance across its schools.

Within this district, a few elementary schools stand out as exceptional performers. Kalapuya Elementary School is ranked 186 out of 706 Oregon elementary schools and has a 4-star rating, significantly outperforming the district and state averages on standardized tests. Similarly, Morningside Elementary School and Candalaria Elementary School are both ranked in the top 135 and 115 schools respectively, with 4-star ratings and exceptional test scores. Other strong performers include Wright Elementary School and Myers Elementary School.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in performance across the district. While the top-performing schools have proficiency rates of 40-70% in many subject areas, the district and state average proficiency rates are generally low, with many schools struggling to have even 20-30% of students meeting standards. Additionally, all schools in the district have a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Addressing these systemic challenges will be crucial for improving outcomes for all students in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J.

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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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