Summary:
South Salem Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Salem, Virginia, with 388 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, outperforming state and district averages in academic assessments and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
South Salem Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 89.47% of 3rd graders, 90.32% of 4th graders, and 88.68% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 69.1%, 69.72%, and 66.98%, respectively. The school's reading proficiency rates are also impressive, with 82.46% of 3rd graders, 91.94% of 4th graders, and 81.13% of 5th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 66.12%, 72.74%, and 71.36%. This consistent academic excellence suggests that the school has effective teaching practices, a strong curriculum, and a supportive learning environment.
Compared to nearby schools, such as East Salem Elementary and G.W. Carver Elementary, South Salem Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.38%) and a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students (42.01% receiving free or reduced-price lunch). Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which may contribute to its academic success. These demographic and socioeconomic differences suggest that South Salem Elementary serves a more affluent student population, which may provide them with additional educational resources and support.
Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Salem City Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
107th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,793
Students who attend South Salem Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.9
Number of students: 388
Racial breakdown:
White:
79.4%
African American:
6.4%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Two or more races:
5.9%
Asian:
1.8%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42%
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