Salem City Schools
- SALEM, VA
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Salem City Schools
- SALEM, VA
- Rating 4.04 out of 5 56 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Teachersgrade B+
- College Prepgrade B+
- Clubs & Activitiesgrade A
- Administrationgrade B minus
- Sportsgrade A+
- Foodgrade B
- Resources & Facilitiesgrade B+
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
74%
Percent Proficient - Math
61%
Average Graduation Rate
88%
Average SAT
1180
245 responses
Average ACT
26
62 responses
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Students
Diversity
grade B+
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
3,799
Free or Reduced Lunch
32.3%
Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National
17:1Average Teacher Salary
$64,070
Teachers in First/Second Year
1.6%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$13,603 / student
National
$12,239- Cost of Livinggrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Housinggrade B
Median Household Income
$66,472
National
$69,021Median Rent
$988
National
$1,163Median Home Value
$205,900
National
$244,900Salem City Schools Reviews
Rating 4.04 out of 5 56 reviews
The schools in this town used to be reputable, specifically South Salem Elementary. However, through the years, budget cuts and ever-differing political views turned what was once a joyous township, eager to offer young students an opportunity, into a slow, downtrodden cluster of schools that are uninspired, unfriendly, and very, VERY poorly equipped for dealing with minority students and students in emotional turmoil.
There is a high importance placed on clothing for girls and way less importance on boys clothing. Girls would get called out for what they were wearing because the boys could not control themselves. Instead of teaching the boys the correct way to view women.
At Salem there is a family type of environment. Here they have a 6 point grading scale that can take a while to get used to, but once you get used to it, it gets a lot easier. The teachers and faculty here constantly try their hardest to make sure that you know that they are there to help you with any and everything. While there’s a family type of environment, you can tell that some students are more privileged than others, especially when it comes to sports. When it comes to academics, the teachers here will not let you fail, they’ll give you chance, after chance, after chance to get a good grade. The only thing that gets annoying is how small the school is with so many people in it, but overall it’s a good school.