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Salem City Schools

#2 in Best School Districts in Roanoke Area
  • Salem, VA
  • 32 reviews
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    1. Academics
      B+
    2. Diversity
      B
    3. Teachers
      A-
    4. College Prep
      A-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A
    6. Health & Safety
      A-
    7. Administration
      B+
    8. Sports
      A+
    9. Food
      B-
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B+
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    Salem City Schools is a highly rated, public school district located in Salem, VA. It has 3,852 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 72% of students are at least proficient in math and 83% in reading.
    Address
    510 South College Ave
    Salem, VA 24153
    Telephone
    (540) 389-0130
    Website
    salem.k12.va.us
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    Salem City Schools Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    83%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    72%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    1150
    200 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    58 responses
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    Students

    Diversity
    B
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    3,852
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    32.3%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $58,054
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    1.6%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $55,273,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $11,272/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      65%
    • Support Services
      30%
    • Other
      4%

    Salem City Schools Reviews

    32 reviews
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    The environment is amazing and most teachers truly care about you. It offers International Baccalaureate and AP classes. There is a variety of class choices. Their are also several opportunities to participate in an internship in your preferred area of study your senior year. Their are dozens of creative clubs for everyone to participate in. They have a 6 point grading scale which is more challenging to keep and A but teachers often grade with a curve. People move to Salem just so their child can go to Salem City Schools. It is perfect for every type of learner and person!
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    My experience in Salem City Schools has been average. The administration gives ISD (in school detention) if a student doesn't bring in a note in 2 days without exceptions (very bad for a student's record). The teachers are excellent with students and provide help before and after school. The food is better than most schools in the area providing margarine, coffee, and other luxuries. Diversity is low considering Salem being considered a city. Clubs and activities do not get much time to interact and there are too many restrictions for the club to be able to recruit many and be able to interact with the community. The school is very safe. Sports are excellent from a student point of view.
    While Salem has a great academic standing in my area, the treatment of students is poor. All teachers appreciate their students as much as physically possible, though the administration neglects students in need of support. Also, athletic and extracurricular programs other than the football team get financially neglected, which makes successes more difficult.