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Salem Middle School

Summary:

Salem Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Salem, Indiana, with a student population of 407. The school is part of the Scott County School District 1, which is ranked 250 out of 381 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Salem Middle School has a relatively high per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Austin Middle School, it faces several challenges. The school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 24.8% to 29.0% over the past 3 school years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the rates of the nearby schools analyzed. Additionally, Salem Middle School's test scores on the ILEARN assessments are consistently below the state averages and the scores of the nearby schools, with only 32.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 22.31% in Math. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 54.5% to 55.53% over the past 3 school years, which is higher than the rates of the nearby schools.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Brownstown Central Middle School and Scottsburg Middle School, Salem Middle School generally performs worse on key metrics such as test scores, chronic absenteeism, and free/reduced lunch rates. The school's performance has declined over the years, and it now ranks 304th out of 485 Indiana middle schools, down from 229th out of 470 in 2013-2014. Addressing these issues and implementing strategies to improve student outcomes should be a priority for the school and the Scott County School District 1.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1001 N Harrison St
       Salem, IN  47167

(812) 883-3808

District: Salem Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
304th of 485 Indiana Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,715 Help


Students who attend Salem Middle School usually attend:

High:    Salem High School

Feeder schools for Salem Middle School:

Elementary:    Bradie Shrum Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.4%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Middle School ranks worse than 62.7% of middle schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.68. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.4%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Middle School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Compare Salem Middle School employs 29 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Middle School is $10,715.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Salem Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Salem Middle School 304th of 485 Indiana public middle schools. (See Salem Middle School in the ranking list.)

Salem Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Community Schools 232nd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 47.23 126th 222 43.2%
2005 54.76 185th 370 50.0%
2006 51.11 223rd 375 40.5%
2007 55.98 185th 382 51.6%
2008 47.18 252nd 392 35.7%
2009 60.46 175th 423 58.6%
2010 47.85 268th 428 37.4%
2011 66.85 143rd 451 68.3%
2012 59.31 195th 447 56.4%
2013 57.17 216th 444 51.4%
2014 58.47 229th 470 51.3%
2015 45.51 308th 485 36.5%
2016 36.59 364th 494 26.3%
2017 53.95 242nd 472 48.7%
2018 37.71 336th 473 29.0%
2019 35.40 321st 470 31.7%
2021 29.70 347th 483 28.2%
2022 29.37 356th 490 27.3%
2023 39.39 302nd 489 38.2%
2024 38.68 304th 485 37.3%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Indiana Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 518 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 520
1989 512 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1990 502 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1991 517 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1992 538 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1993 518 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1994 528 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1995 517 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1996 517 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 519
1997 472 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1998 460 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
1999 453 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2000 490 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2001 483 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 454 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2003 454 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2004 493 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 489 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2006 535 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 540
2007 524 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 5 534
2008 534 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 5 543
2009 497 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 5 507
2010 494 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 4 502
2011 453 1 1 5 0 0 6 0 466
2012 444 1 2 3 0 0 2 0 452
2013 434 2 2 5 0 0 2 0 445
2014 434 2 1 5 1 0 2 0 445
2015 452 4 3 2 1 0 1 0 463
2016 460 4 5 6 2 0 6 0 483
2017 459 4 5 7 4 0 5 0 484
2018 448 3 2 8 2 0 7 0 470
2019 423 0 0 3 0 1 3 0 430
2020 393 4 2 3 0 1 8 0 411
2021 386 2 3 8 1 1 10 0 411
2022 390 3 6 16 1 0 12 0 428
2023 373 2 4 15 1 0 12 0 407
2024 340 4 4 15 0 1 12 0 376

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 25.8 20.1 16.9
1989 513 25.8 19.8 21.4
1990 503 25.0 20.1 17.9
1991 517 26.6 19.4 17.4
1992 542 26.5 20.4 19
1993 519 26.4 19.7 18.3
1994 528 25.5 20.7 19.5
1995 519 25.5 20.4 19.3
1996 519 25.5 20.4 19.3
1997 473 25.8 18.3 16.3
1998 460 25.7 17.9 15.9
1999 454 27.4 16.6 24.2
2000 490 27.5 17.8 24.9
2001 485 27.3 17.8 26.6
2002 457 27.0 16.9 29.1
2003 457 27.0 16.9 29.1
2004 494 28.7 17.2 34.2
2005 491 27.9 17.6 36.3
2006 540 27.3 19.8 38.7
2007 534 n/a n/a 43.1
2008 543 28.0 19.4 42
2009 507 27.7 18.3 44
2010 502 27.5 18.2 50.8
2011 466 26.4 17.6 53
2012 452 n/a n/a 51.8
2013 445 32.0 13.9 50.8
2014 445 34.0 13.0 55.1
2015 463 31.0 14.9 53.6
2016 483 29.0 16.6 53.4
2017 484 31.3 15.4 49.2
2018 470 39.4 11.9 52.6
2019 430 33.5 12.8 52.1
2020 411 29.5 13.8 52.8
2021 411 30.2 13.5 54.5
2022 428 32.5 13.1 54.7
2023 407 30.0 13.5 55.5
2024 376 29.0 12.9 52.9

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 520 25.8 20.1 16.9
1989 513 25.8 19.8 21.4
1990 503 25.0 20.1 17.9
1991 517 26.6 19.4 17.4
1992 542 26.5 20.4 19
1993 519 26.4 19.7 18.3
1994 528 25.5 20.7 19.5
1995 519 25.5 20.4 19.3
1996 519 25.5 20.4 19.3
1997 473 25.8 18.3 16.3
1998 460 25.7 17.9 15.9
1999 454 27.4 16.6 24.2
2000 490 27.5 17.8 24.9
2001 485 27.3 17.8 26.6
2002 457 27.0 16.9 29.1
2003 457 27.0 16.9 29.1
2004 494 28.7 17.2 34.2
2005 491 27.9 17.6 36.3
2006 540 27.3 19.8 38.7
2007 534 n/a n/a 43.1
2008 543 28.0 19.4 42
2009 507 27.7 18.3 44
2010 502 27.5 18.2 50.8
2011 466 26.4 17.6 53
2012 452 n/a n/a 51.8
2013 445 32.0 13.9 50.8
2014 445 34.0 13.0 55.1
2015 463 31.0 14.9 53.6
2016 483 29.0 16.6 53.4
2017 484 31.3 15.4 49.2
2018 470 39.4 11.9 52.6
2019 430 33.5 12.8 52.1
2020 411 29.5 13.8 52.8
2021 411 30.2 13.5 54.5
2022 428 32.5 13.1 54.7
2023 407 30.0 13.5 55.5
2024 376 29.0 12.9 52.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $19 (0.2%) $9,582 (99.8%) $9,601
2020 $32 (0.3%) $9,734 (99.7%) $9,766
2021 $528 (5.4%) $9,186 (94.6%) $9,714
2022 $1,328 (12.4%) $9,386 (87.6%) $10,715

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Middle 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 321st of 470 Middle schoolsRanks 302nd of 489 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Middle School)30.431.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)30.431.3
 0.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)47.840.8
 7%
6th Grade Math (Salem Middle School)2825.9
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)2825.9
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Indiana)46.438.3
 8.1%
6th Grade Science (Salem Middle School)31.223.2
 8%
   6th Grade Science (Salem Community Schools)31.223.2
 8%
   6th Grade Science (Indiana)48.638.2
 10.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Middle School)41.239.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)41.239.7
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)49.739.5
 10.2%
7th Grade Math (Salem Middle School)33.120.6
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)33.120.6
 12.5%
   7th Grade Math (Indiana)4232.9
 9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Middle School)50.438
 12.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Community Schools)50.438
 12.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Indiana)50.743.8
 6.9%
8th Grade Math (Salem Middle School)31.615.5
 16.1%
   8th Grade Math (Salem Community Schools)31.615.5
 16.1%
   8th Grade Math (Indiana)3831.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students430407
 5.3%
African American02
American Indian01
Asian04
Hispanic315
 400%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White423373
 11.8%
Two or More Races312
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.1%55.5%
 3.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Middle School

Students who attend Salem Middle School usually go on to attend Salem High School

Students at Salem Middle School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 376 students attended Salem Middle School.

Salem Middle School ranks 304th of 485 Indiana middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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