Salem School

Summary:

Salem School is an elementary school in Naugatuck, Connecticut, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With a diverse student population and unique challenges, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Connecticut elementary schools in recent years.

One key factor that sets Salem School apart is its racial makeup, with a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (47.01%) compared to the state average, and a lower percentage of White students (35.46%). Academically, the school's performance, as measured by SBAC proficiency rates, is consistently lower than the Naugatuck School District and the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics for 3rd and 4th grade students. For example, in 2023-2024, only 22.2% of 3rd graders at Salem School were proficient in ELA, compared to 34.4% in the district and 45.9% statewide. Additionally, Salem School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.4% to 65.4% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Salem School faces these challenges, it also has some unique strengths, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio ranging from 11.2 to 13.1 over the past few years, which is lower than the nearby Maple Hill School and Western School in the Naugatuck School District. This low student-teacher ratio could be an opportunity to provide more individualized attention and support to students, potentially helping to improve academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's diverse student population could be leveraged as a strength, with targeted programs and initiatives to support English Language Learners and students from underrepresented backgrounds.

Detail:

Public K-4

124 Meadow St.
Naugatuck, CT 06770

(203) 720-5242

District: Naugatuck School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
392^nd of 497 Connecticut Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,461

Students who attend Salem School usually attend:

Middle:	City Hill Middle School
	Hillside Intermediate School
High:	Naugatuck High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 237

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

43.0%

White:

38.0%

African American:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salem School ranks worse than 78.9% of elementary schools in Connecticut. It also ranks last among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Naugatuck School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Salem School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Naugatuck School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43%), White (38%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Naugatuck School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem School is 12.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Naugatuck School District! (See more...)

Compare Salem School employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem School is $16,461, which is the 2^nd highest among 5 elementary schools in the Naugatuck School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Salem School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Naugatuck School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Naugatuck School District 139^th of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salem School

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Rank History for all students at Salem School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile
2006	40.08	405^th	570	28.9%
2007	42.30	410^th	568	27.8%
2008	49.88	362^nd	565	35.9%
2009	66.76	256^th	566	54.8%
2010	44.27	407^th	579	29.7%
2011	46.98	383^rd	565	32.2%
2012	47.02	384^th	564	31.9%
2013	40.15	400^th	557	28.2%
2015	28.10	409^th	551	25.8%
2016	35.66	325^th	518	37.3%
2017	41.91	300^th	519	42.2%
2018	57.14	244^th	532	54.1%
2019	47.00	278^th	522	46.7%
2021	21.26	412^th	538	23.4%
2022	19.71	367^th	490	25.1%
2023	27.01	336^th	491	31.6%
2024	15.63	392^nd	497	21.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.25	264^th	371	28.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	32.90	197^th	302	34.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Salem School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CT State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.97	342^nd	455	24.8%

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Data source: test scores: Connecticut State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	211	4	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
1989	280	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	285
1990	292	1	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	294
1991	316	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	324
1992	312	4	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	322
1993	310	8	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	320
1994	321	11	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	339
1995	300	9	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	314
1996	300	9	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	314
1997	270	10	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	285
1998	259	8	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	275
1999	230	11	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	246
2000	236	14	2	5	1	n/a	n/a	258
2001	222	16	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	251
2002	204	19	4	22	1	n/a	n/a	250
2003	204	19	4	22	1	n/a	n/a	250
2004	204	27	6	53	0	n/a	n/a	290
2005	176	27	8	73	0	n/a	n/a	284
2006	206	30	11	74	0	n/a	n/a	321
2007	167	33	11	60	4	n/a	n/a	275
2008	164	33	7	47	2	n/a	n/a	253
2009	169	34	7	39	1	n/a	n/a	250
2010	163	37	10	36	1	n/a	n/a	247
2011	137	19	8	53	0	0	14	231
2012	141	17	6	53	0	1	11	229
2013	154	20	5	79	0	2	11	271
2014	153	25	3	81	0	2	10	274
2015	146	18	1	66	0	1	17	249
2016	148	31	3	70	0	0	14	266
2017	138	31	5	73	0	0	21	268
2018	119	30	6	83	0	0	21	259
2019	113	30	5	102	0	0	25	275
2020	119	29	8	89	0	0	27	272
2021	99	20	9	89	0	0	20	237
2022	97	21	5	109	0	0	18	250
2023	89	26	4	118	0	0	14	251
2024	90	27	2	102	0	0	16	237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	219	10.0	21.9	n/a
1989	285	13.0	21.9	n/a
1990	294	15.2	19.3	n/a
1991	324	16.5	19.6	n/a
1992	322	18.4	17.5	12.4
1993	320	16.2	19.8	1.6
1994	339	18.4	18.4	26.5
1995	314	15.5	20.3	33.8
1996	314	15.5	20.3	33.8
1997	285	14.8	19.3	21.4
1998	275	14.7	18.7	22.2
1999	246	15.7	15.7	30.1
2000	258	16.3	15.8	30.2
2001	251	15.6	16.1	n/a
2002	250	16.2	15.4	36.4
2003	250	16.2	15.4	36.4
2004	290	17.2	16.9	43.4
2005	284	16.8	16.9	n/a
2006	321	15.1	21.3	31.5
2007	275	17.3	15.9	37.1
2008	253	17.4	14.5	36
2009	250	20.7	13.4	46
2010	247	16.2	15.1	45.7
2011	231	12.2	18.9	52.4
2012	229	14.3	16.0	49.8
2013	271	18.4	14.7	56.8
2014	274	18.9	14.4	45.6
2015	249	15.0	16.6	57.8
2016	266	18.0	14.7	54.1
2017	268	17.9	14.9	59.3
2018	259	18.8	13.7	56.4
2019	275	19.0	14.4	53.5
2020	272	19.0	14.3	71.3
2021	237	21.0	11.2	65.4
2022	250	19.0	13.1	58.4
2023	251	19.5	12.8	62.9
2024	237	19.5	12.1	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salem School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	219	10.0	21.9	n/a
1989	285	13.0	21.9	n/a
1990	294	15.2	19.3	n/a
1991	324	16.5	19.6	n/a
1992	322	18.4	17.5	12.4
1993	320	16.2	19.8	1.6
1994	339	18.4	18.4	26.5
1995	314	15.5	20.3	33.8
1996	314	15.5	20.3	33.8
1997	285	14.8	19.3	21.4
1998	275	14.7	18.7	22.2
1999	246	15.7	15.7	30.1
2000	258	16.3	15.8	30.2
2001	251	15.6	16.1	n/a
2002	250	16.2	15.4	36.4
2003	250	16.2	15.4	36.4
2004	290	17.2	16.9	43.4
2005	284	16.8	16.9	n/a
2006	321	15.1	21.3	31.5
2007	275	17.3	15.9	37.1
2008	253	17.4	14.5	36
2009	250	20.7	13.4	46
2010	247	16.2	15.1	45.7
2011	231	12.2	18.9	52.4
2012	229	14.3	16.0	49.8
2013	271	18.4	14.7	56.8
2014	274	18.9	14.4	45.6
2015	249	15.0	16.6	57.8
2016	266	18.0	14.7	54.1
2017	268	17.9	14.9	59.3
2018	259	18.8	13.7	56.4
2019	275	19.0	14.4	53.5
2020	272	19.0	14.3	71.3
2021	237	21.0	11.2	65.4
2022	250	19.0	13.1	58.4
2023	251	19.5	12.8	62.9
2024	237	19.5	12.1	70

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$15,297
2019	$14,620
2020	$14,632
2021	$16,447
2022	$16,773
2023	$16,461

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 278^th of 522 Elementary schools	Ranks 336^th of 491 Elementary schools	15.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem School)	58.6	36.7	21.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Naugatuck School District)	54	34.8	19.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.3	45.5	8.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem School)	58.6	32.7	25.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Naugatuck School District)	61.1	36.1	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	55	49.8	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem School)	43.4	41.9	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Naugatuck School District)	58.9	39.7	19.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)	54.6	48.8	5.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salem School)	54.7	34.9	19.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Naugatuck School District)	63.5	36.5	27%
4th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)	52.5	48.3	4.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	275	251	8.7%
African American	30	26	13.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	4	20%
Hispanic	102	118	15.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	113	89	21.2%
Two or More Races	25	14	44%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	53.5%	62.9%	9.5%

Schools Near Salem School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSS Science (2024)		SBAC English Language Arts (2024)						SBAC Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSS Science 5th Grade	NGSS Science 8th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 3rd Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 4th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 5th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 6th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 7th Grade	SBAC English Language Arts 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 3rd Grade	SBAC Mathematics 4th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 5th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	Total
Salem School	Public	K-4	124 Meadow St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5242	237	20	12.1	70.0%	90 (38.0%)	27 (11.4%)	102 (43.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	15.6	392^nd of 497 public elementary schools	21.1%		27	336^th of 491 public elementary schools	31.6%	56			22.2	33.3					31.1	29.4			$16,461
Western School	Public	K-4	108 Pine St.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5244	269	17	15.8	53.2%	106 (39.4%)	37 (13.8%)	94 (34.9%)	6 (2.2%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.2%)	30.1	327^th of 497 public elementary schools	34.2%		28.5	332^nd of 491 public elementary schools	32.4%	5			35.7	42.9					31.0	44.4			$15,299
Andrew Avenue School	Public	K-4	140 Andrew Ave.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5221	258	21	12.4	69.4%	94 (36.4%)	31 (12.0%)	119 (46.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	18.3	376^th of 497 public elementary schools	24.3%		19.8	364^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.9%	12			23.7	40.3					18.6	36.1			$15,906
Hop Brook Elementary School	Public	K-4	75 Crown Street	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5231	312	24	13.2	64.1%	125 (40.1%)	37 (11.9%)	131 (42.0%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	41.7	279^th of 497 public elementary schools	43.9%		19.8	365^th of 491 public elementary schools	25.7%	86			50.0						47.1	41.9			$15,895
Maple Hill School	Public	K-4	641 Maple Hill Rd.	Naugatuck	06770	New Haven County	Naugatuck School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 720-5236	434	34	12.6	48.4%	207 (47.7%)	48 (11.1%)	147 (33.9%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.8%)	34.7	310^th of 497 public elementary schools	37.6%		39.4	282^nd of 491 public elementary schools	42.6%	28			35.1	46.0					40.3	48.3			$16,863
Gilmartin School	Public	PK, KG-8	107 Wyoming Ave.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8175	482	33	14.7	81.7%	33 (6.8%)	80 (16.6%)	333 (69.1%)	14 (2.9%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.9%)	5.5	484^th of 497 public elementary schools	2.6%		4.6	484^th of 491 public elementary schools	1.4%		15.1	17.0	13.7		11.3	18.5	17.6	23.4	15.7			13.7	$17,432
Laurel Ledge School	Public	PK, KG-5	30 Highland Ave.	Beacon Falls	06403	New Haven County	Regional School District 16	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 729-5355	295	26	11.5	34.6%	209 (70.8%)	11 (3.7%)	63 (21.4%)	6 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.0%)	77.7	128^th of 497 public elementary schools	74.2%		68.5	171^st of 491 public elementary schools	65.2%	43	80.9		53.5	57.9	80.9				69.8		76.6		$19,278
B. W. Tinker School	Public	PK, KG-5	809 Highland Ave.	Waterbury	06708	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8186	578	33	17.5	76.5%	84 (14.5%)	99 (17.1%)	353 (61.1%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (5.7%)	13.8	407^th of 497 public elementary schools	18.1%		9.4	435^th of 491 public elementary schools	11.4%	28	31.2		23.5	27.1	32.1				28.6	19.8	20.4		$15,964
Hopeville School	Public	K-5	2 Cypress St.	Waterbury	06706	New Haven County	Waterbury School District	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 574-8173	284	29	9.9	87.3%	20 (7.0%)	59 (20.8%)	198 (69.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.1%)								(n/a)	16.7				16.7								$21,420
Middlebury Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 Whittemore Rd	Middlebury	06762	New Haven County	Regional School District 15	No	No	No	Yes	(203) 758-2401	320	26	12.4	22.5%	250 (78.1%)	3 (0.9%)	39 (12.2%)	19 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	56.5	219^th of 497 public elementary schools	55.9%		70.2	163^rd of 491 public elementary schools	66.8%	56	50.8		66.7	59.4	41.5				66.7	53.1	50.8		$22,776

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem School

What schools do graduates of Salem School attend?

Students who attend Salem School usually go on to attend:

Middle : City Hill Middle School
Middle : Hillside Intermediate School
High : Naugatuck High School

What is the racial makeup of Salem School?

Students at Salem School are 43% Hispanic, 38% White, 11% African American, 7% Two or more races.

What district is Salem School in?

Naugatuck School District

Is Salem School a good school?

Salem School ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Connecticut elementary schools.

How many students attend Salem School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Salem School.

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