Witchcraft Heights

Summary:

Witchcraft Heights is an elementary school in Salem, Massachusetts, serving 455 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with 46.81% White, 39.12% Hispanic, 6.81% African American, and 4.18% Asian students. However, Witchcraft Heights has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on academic assessments.

In the 2023-2024 school year, only 27.4% of Witchcraft Heights students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.17% statewide and 24.27% in the Salem district. In mathematics, 30.43% of Witchcraft Heights students were proficient or better, compared to 40.91% statewide and 23.09% in the Salem district. The school has a low statewide ranking, typically in the bottom third of Massachusetts elementary schools, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger for the past several years, indicating below-average performance.

While Witchcraft Heights is part of the Salem district, it underperforms compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Carlton and Saltonstall School, which have higher academic achievement and better statewide rankings. The school's challenges appear to be multifaceted, involving factors such as socioeconomic status, staffing, and resource allocation, which will need to be addressed to improve the educational outcomes for the students at Witchcraft Heights.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1 Frederick Street
       Salem, MA  01970


(978) 740-1271

District: Salem

SchoolDigger Rank:
635th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,435 Help


Students who attend Witchcraft Heights usually attend:

Middle:    Collins Middle
High:    Salem High
    Salem Prep High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  455

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.8%
Hispanic:
39.1%
African American:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Witchcraft Heights ranks worse than 69.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Witchcraft Heights has the largest elementary school student body size in the Salem School District. Racial makeup is: White (46.8%), Hispanic (39.1%), African American (6.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Witchcraft Heights is 11.7, which is the 3rd best among 6 elementary schools in the Salem School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Witchcraft Heights is $19,435. 4 elementary schools in the Salem School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Witchcraft Heights:

SchoolDigger ranks Witchcraft Heights 635th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Witchcraft Heights in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Salem:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem 295th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Witchcraft Heights

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Rank History for all students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 34.33 620th 884 29.9%
2004 39.32 573rd 882 35.0%
2005 40.56 557th 887 37.2%
2006 48.17 510th 911 44.0%
2007 39.03 629th 911 31.0%
2008 56.26 421st 908 53.6%
2009 54.43 456th 909 49.8%
2010 55.12 450th 920 51.1%
2011 51.30 515th 924 44.3%
2012 58.16 434th 930 53.3%
2013 48.64 522nd 928 43.8%
2014 61.34 390th 926 57.9%
2015 56.62 429th 914 53.1%
2016 52.64 479th 932 48.6%
2017 43.22 578th 938 38.4%
2018 25.68 724th 934 22.5%
2019 20.28 789th 942 16.2%
2021 26.91 690th 936 26.3%
2022 13.77 823rd 932 11.7%
2023 23.01 715th 928 23.0%
2024 30.12 635th 916 30.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.99 227th 258 12.0%
2022 25.36 246th 267 7.9%
2023 32.85 194th 264 26.5%
2024 50.80 99th 282 64.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.37 826th 886 6.8%
2019 16.12 842nd 896 6.0%
2021 31.24 647th 894 27.6%
2022 18.37 813th 905 10.2%
2023 38.62 402nd 703 42.8%
2024 32.68 487th 731 33.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 600th 685 12.4%
2019 17.56 646th 700 7.7%
2021 40.79 425th 705 39.7%
2022 23.30 650th 772 15.8%
2023 31.35 572nd 757 24.4%
2024 42.65 434th 760 42.9%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.60 714th 893 20.0%
2019 28.39 689th 902 23.6%
2021 30.32 634th 898 29.4%
2022 13.94 797th 901 11.5%
2023 16.04 767th 887 13.5%
2024 26.35 656th 886 26.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.02 535th 656 18.4%
2019 25.27 536th 665 19.4%
2021 37.73 381st 632 39.7%
2022 20.14 601st 672 10.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.63 665th 898 25.9%
2019 16.69 797th 907 12.1%
2021 25.10 680th 904 24.8%
2022 15.70 790th 908 13.0%
2023 33.26 619th 896 30.9%
2024 35.99 578th 891 35.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.47 660th 925 28.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.16 123rd 154 20.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.34 320th 379 15.6%
2019 18.43 368th 398 7.5%
2021 39.60 206th 379 45.6%
2022 25.59 342nd 401 14.7%
2023 33.09 299th 420 28.8%
2024 57.69 130th 446 70.9%
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Rank History for White students at Witchcraft Heights

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.00 643rd 772 16.7%
2019 19.17 691st 780 11.4%
2021 24.19 644th 765 15.8%
2022 14.44 698th 764 8.6%
2023 26.94 606th 762 20.5%
2024 29.20 587th 753 22.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Witchcraft Heights

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 509 5 13 15 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1989 477 6 27 24 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1990 488 15 20 11 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 477 11 24 22 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1992 428 20 31 23 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1993 445 17 33 22 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1994 425 23 27 29 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1995 409 23 36 47 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 409 23 36 47 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 421 28 39 53 2 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 407 27 43 88 4 n/a n/a 0 569
1999 392 26 54 115 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 362 46 52 121 2 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 330 41 53 107 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 282 36 46 120 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 282 36 46 120 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 295 25 41 96 4 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 288 23 33 74 4 n/a n/a 0 422
2006 280 15 28 84 2 n/a n/a 13 422
2007 260 15 29 82 2 n/a n/a 17 405
2008 278 15 27 82 2 n/a n/a 16 420
2009 270 11 32 81 1 0 17 0 412
2010 288 7 31 86 0 0 21 0 433
2011 317 9 30 83 0 0 21 0 460
2012 329 15 29 76 0 1 19 0 469
2013 311 16 34 108 0 1 19 0 489
2014 309 14 37 111 0 1 21 0 493
2015 321 20 34 106 0 1 20 0 502
2016 335 19 28 98 0 1 18 0 499
2017 290 28 25 118 0 1 17 0 479
2018 259 30 25 124 0 0 20 0 458
2019 270 42 26 209 0 0 32 0 579
2020 233 44 24 210 0 0 30 0 541
2021 225 40 20 185 0 0 22 0 492
2022 225 34 18 179 0 0 17 0 473
2023 213 31 19 178 0 1 13 0 455

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 Witchcraft Heights

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 n/a n/a n/a
1989 534 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 n/a n/a n/a
1991 534 n/a n/a n/a
1992 502 n/a n/a n/a
1993 518 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 504 n/a n/a n/a
1995 516 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 516 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 590 n/a 0.0 41.9
2000 583 n/a 0.0 36.4
2001 531 n/a 0.0 38.8
2002 485 n/a n/a 46.8
2003 485 n/a n/a 46.8
2004 461 40.4 11.4 41.4
2005 422 37.8 11.2 42.7
2006 422 40.6 10.4 35.5
2007 405 42.0 9.6 39.7
2008 420 37.5 11.2 35.6
2009 412 34.8 11.8 36.2
2010 433 35.1 12.3 38.6
2011 460 39.3 11.6 36.7
2012 469 38.8 12.0 36.7
2013 489 41.6 11.7 35.8
2014 493 41.9 11.7 38.5
2015 502 44.0 11.4 41.2
2016 499 44.0 11.3 n/a
2017 479 37.9 12.6 n/a
2018 458 41.4 11.0 n/a
2019 579 45.5 12.7 n/a
2020 541 44.8 12.0 n/a
2021 492 39.2 12.5 n/a
2022 473 35.7 13.2 n/a
2023 455 38.7 11.7 n/a

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 Witchcraft Heights

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 542 n/a n/a n/a
1989 534 n/a n/a n/a
1990 534 n/a n/a n/a
1991 534 n/a n/a n/a
1992 502 n/a n/a n/a
1993 518 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 504 n/a n/a n/a
1995 516 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 516 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 590 n/a 0.0 41.9
2000 583 n/a 0.0 36.4
2001 531 n/a 0.0 38.8
2002 485 n/a n/a 46.8
2003 485 n/a n/a 46.8
2004 461 40.4 11.4 41.4
2005 422 37.8 11.2 42.7
2006 422 40.6 10.4 35.5
2007 405 42.0 9.6 39.7
2008 420 37.5 11.2 35.6
2009 412 34.8 11.8 36.2
2010 433 35.1 12.3 38.6
2011 460 39.3 11.6 36.7
2012 469 38.8 12.0 36.7
2013 489 41.6 11.7 35.8
2014 493 41.9 11.7 38.5
2015 502 44.0 11.4 41.2
2016 499 44.0 11.3 n/a
2017 479 37.9 12.6 n/a
2018 458 41.4 11.0 n/a
2019 579 45.5 12.7 n/a
2020 541 44.8 12.0 n/a
2021 492 39.2 12.5 n/a
2022 473 35.7 13.2 n/a
2023 455 38.7 11.7 n/a

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 Witchcraft Heights

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,016 (5.5%) $17,301 (94.5%) $18,316
2020 $1,036 (5.3%) $18,435 (94.7%) $19,471
2021 $1,622 (8.3%) $17,813 (91.7%) $19,434

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Witchcraft Heights

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 789th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 715th of 928 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Witchcraft Heights)4822.1
 25.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem)4830.5
 17.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Witchcraft Heights)3522.4
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Salem)3623.3
 12.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Witchcraft Heights)2619.7
 6.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem)4027.4
 12.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Witchcraft Heights)1624.2
 8.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Salem)3526.7
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Witchcraft Heights)3934.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem)3831.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Witchcraft Heights)3126.7
 4.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Salem)3123.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Witchcraft Heights)4037.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade Science (Salem)4533.8
 11.2%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Witchcraft Heights)3825.6
 12.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Salem)4127.9
 13.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Witchcraft Heights)2824.3
 3.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Salem)3521.2
 13.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Witchcraft Heights)4037.3
 2.7%
   All Grades Science (Salem)3928.6
 10.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students579455
 21.4%
African American4231
 26.2%
American Indian00
Asian2619
 26.9%
Hispanic209178
 14.8%
Pacific Islander01
White270213
 21.1%
Two or More Races3213
 59.4%


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Students who attend Witchcraft Heights usually go on to attend:

Middle : Collins Middle
High : Salem High
High : Salem Prep High School

Witchcraft Heights ranks 635th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 455 students attended Witchcraft Heights.

Students at Witchcraft Heights are 47% White, 39% Hispanic, 7% African American, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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