Salem Elementary School

Summary:

Salem Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Northville, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a student population of 346. The school is part of the South Lyon Community Schools district, which is ranked 78 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Salem Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.42%) compared to the surrounding schools, it has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 7.4% to 33.5%. Additionally, the school's test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math, are generally lower than the South Lyon Community Schools district average and the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, only 19.7% of 3rd graders at Salem Elementary were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 51.6% in the district and 39.6% statewide. Interestingly, Salem Elementary has a higher per-student spending of $16,069 in 2022-2023, compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $10,267 to $15,882 per student.

The data suggests that Salem Elementary's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as white students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank significantly lower than their peers in the district and state. The nearby schools, such as William A. Pearson Elementary, Sayre Elementary, and Sharon J. Hardy Elementary, generally outperform Salem Elementary across various metrics, including test scores, chronic absenteeism, and statewide rankings. The higher per-student spending at Salem Elementary may suggest that the school is allocating resources to address the needs of its student population, but the data indicates that these efforts have not yet translated into improved academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-5

 7806 Salem Rd
       Northville, MI  48168-9482


(248) 573-8450

District: South Lyon Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
545th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,069 Help


Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Millennium Middle School
High:    South Lyon East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.9 Help
Number of students:  346

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
African American:
4.3%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Elementary School ranks better than 63.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 7th among 8 ranked elementary schools in the South Lyon Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Salem Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the South Lyon Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), African American (4.3%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the South Lyon Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Elementary School is 14.9, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the South Lyon Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Elementary School is $16,069, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the South Lyon Community Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Elementary School 545th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Salem Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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South Lyon Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lyon Community Schools 78th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.90 348th 1545 77.5%
2007 57.54 805th 1565 48.6%
2008 48.28 1062nd 1577 32.7%
2009 57.36 873rd 1589 45.1%
2010 72.73 420th 1552 72.9%
2011 75.66 328th 1552 78.9%
2012 83.15 204th 1566 87.0%
2013 84.75 165th 1563 89.4%
2014 74.79 343rd 1533 77.6%
2015 79.08 284th 1580 82.0%
2016 75.31 321st 1548 79.3%
2017 69.69 362nd 1466 75.3%
2018 59.18 631st 1448 56.4%
2019 44.37 759th 1408 46.1%
2021 39.56 683rd 1153 40.8%
2022 59.17 495th 1344 63.2%
2023 63.48 499th 1470 66.1%
2024 60.37 545th 1486 63.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.87 159th 403 60.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.29 532nd 1397 61.9%
2019 43.90 645th 1134 43.1%
2022 42.56 611th 1099 44.4%
2023 50.29 626th 1350 53.6%
2024 43.57 744th 1381 46.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.91 591st 1443 59.0%
2019 48.88 581st 1171 50.4%
2021 37.24 572nd 902 36.6%
2022 61.84 356th 1106 67.8%
2023 63.39 409th 1321 69.0%
2024 50.37 607th 1342 54.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.40 679th 1446 53.0%
2019 41.67 701st 1196 41.4%
2021 33.09 632nd 915 30.9%
2022 51.43 528th 1139 53.6%
2023 54.55 564th 1334 57.7%
2024 59.91 497th 1347 63.1%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.84 684th 1253 45.4%
2019 39.50 692nd 1128 38.7%
2021 37.25 640th 1005 36.3%
2022 47.02 580th 1102 47.4%
2023 60.65 430th 1198 64.1%
2024 45.19 646th 1204 46.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan 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.

Salem Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 365 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 376
1989 357 9 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1990 379 9 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 393
1991 292 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 20 326
1992 320 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1993 303 12 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1994 303 7 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 314
1995 330 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1996 330 3 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 338
1997 337 1 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 344
1998 348 4 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1999 399 10 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 472 14 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 492
2001 440 15 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2002 414 15 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 414 15 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 407 14 1 4 3 n/a n/a 0 429
2005 406 13 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 425
2006 386 11 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 404
2007 357 9 0 5 1 n/a n/a 1 373
2008 335 10 n/a 7 n/a n/a n/a 0 352
2009 316 11 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2010 286 7 0 7 0 n/a n/a 2 302
2011 273 9 0 13 0 0 7 0 302
2012 243 5 2 13 0 0 11 0 274
2013 246 4 2 11 0 0 7 0 270
2014 298 12 2 14 1 0 5 0 332
2015 338 15 7 15 2 0 8 0 385
2016 369 13 9 19 0 0 16 0 426
2017 390 10 8 16 0 0 20 0 444
2018 336 10 4 14 0 0 14 0 378
2019 356 14 5 15 0 0 14 0 404
2020 355 19 2 12 1 0 12 0 401
2021 305 20 4 10 1 0 9 0 349
2022 306 18 2 5 1 0 17 0 349
2023 299 15 9 8 1 0 14 0 346

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 n/a n/a n/a
1989 371 n/a n/a 5.4
1990 393 22.0 17.8 5.3
1991 326 n/a n/a n/a
1992 332 n/a n/a n/a
1993 316 n/a 0.0 16.5
1994 314 22.5 14.0 13.4
1995 338 16.0 21.1 15.1
1996 338 16.0 21.1 15.1
1997 344 17.0 20.2 13.1
1998 354 17.0 20.8 13.6
1999 413 19.0 21.7 10.9
2000 492 30.2 16.3 9.6
2001 460 22.7 20.3 9.8
2002 436 24.9 17.5 7.8
2003 436 24.9 17.5 7.8
2004 429 25.5 16.8 10.5
2005 425 23.5 18.1 11.5
2006 404 23.7 17.0 12.1
2007 373 20.4 18.3 13.7
2008 352 19.8 17.8 20.2
2009 336 19.4 17.3 26.5
2010 302 18.9 15.9 29
2011 302 17.0 17.7 29.5
2012 274 17.5 15.6 28.5
2013 270 16.0 16.8 29.3
2014 332 18.9 17.5 27.7
2015 385 23.0 16.7 26.2
2016 426 23.0 18.5 19.5
2017 444 26.1 16.9 18.2
2018 378 20.6 18.2 32.3
2019 404 21.2 19.0 34.9
2020 401 22.9 17.4 36.7
2021 349 23.1 15.1 38.7
2022 349 23.9 14.5 38.1
2023 346 23.1 14.9 39.3

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 376 n/a n/a n/a
1989 371 n/a n/a 5.4
1990 393 22.0 17.8 5.3
1991 326 n/a n/a n/a
1992 332 n/a n/a n/a
1993 316 n/a 0.0 16.5
1994 314 22.5 14.0 13.4
1995 338 16.0 21.1 15.1
1996 338 16.0 21.1 15.1
1997 344 17.0 20.2 13.1
1998 354 17.0 20.8 13.6
1999 413 19.0 21.7 10.9
2000 492 30.2 16.3 9.6
2001 460 22.7 20.3 9.8
2002 436 24.9 17.5 7.8
2003 436 24.9 17.5 7.8
2004 429 25.5 16.8 10.5
2005 425 23.5 18.1 11.5
2006 404 23.7 17.0 12.1
2007 373 20.4 18.3 13.7
2008 352 19.8 17.8 20.2
2009 336 19.4 17.3 26.5
2010 302 18.9 15.9 29
2011 302 17.0 17.7 29.5
2012 274 17.5 15.6 28.5
2013 270 16.0 16.8 29.3
2014 332 18.9 17.5 27.7
2015 385 23.0 16.7 26.2
2016 426 23.0 18.5 19.5
2017 444 26.1 16.9 18.2
2018 378 20.6 18.2 32.3
2019 404 21.2 19.0 34.9
2020 401 22.9 17.4 36.7
2021 349 23.1 15.1 38.7
2022 349 23.9 14.5 38.1
2023 346 23.1 14.9 39.3

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $197 (1.8%) $10,463 (98.2%) $10,660
2020 $206 (1.9%) $10,878 (98.1%) $11,084
2021 $784 (5.6%) $13,152 (94.4%) $13,936
2022 $402 (2.8%) $14,016 (97.2%) $14,419
2023 $692 (4.3%) $15,377 (95.7%) $16,069

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Elementary 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 759th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 499th of 1470 Elementary schools
 20%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)23.130.9
 7.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Lyon Community Schools)5354.4
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)23.158.2
 35.1%
   3rd Grade Math (South Lyon Community Schools)51.265
 13.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)56.658.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Lyon Community Schools)59.565
 5.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)64.268.3
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (South Lyon Community Schools)56.361.3
 5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Elementary School)5041.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Lyon Community Schools)61.960.1
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Salem Elementary School)36.133.3
 2.8%
   5th Grade Math (South Lyon Community Schools)41.449.5
 8.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Salem Elementary School)19.426.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (South Lyon Community Schools)29.925.5
 4.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students404346
 14.4%
African American1415
 7.1%
American Indian01
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic158
 46.7%
Pacific Islander00
White356299
 16%
Two or More Races1414
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%39.3%
 4.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Elementary School

Salem Elementary School ranks 545th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 346 students attended Salem Elementary School.

Students at Salem Elementary School are 86% White, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Salem Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Millennium Middle School
High : South Lyon East High School


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

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