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Salem Middle School

Summary:

Salem Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, Missouri, serving 265 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Salem R-80 school district, which is ranked 143 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Salem Middle School's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with a few notable exceptions. While the school struggles in most subjects, it stands out in 8th grade English Language Arts, where its proficiency rate is close to the state average. The school also excels in Algebra I, with an impressive 92.2% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the district (38.8%) and state (41.5%) averages. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities and white students is relatively low, ranking in the bottom 15% and bottom half of Missouri middle schools, respectively.

Another area of concern for Salem Middle School is its high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 20.6% to 30.1% over the past few years. This trend is worrying, as chronic absenteeism can negatively impact student learning and academic outcomes. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has decreased from $10,345 in 2018-2019 to $9,436 in 2021-2022, which may have impacted the school's resources and ability to support student learning. Despite these challenges, the school's ability to effectively serve low-socioeconomic status (SES) students, ranking in the top 10% of Missouri middle schools for this subgroup, is a positive finding that suggests the school has strategies in place to support the needs of economically disadvantaged students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1400 Tiger Pride Dr
       Salem, MO  65560-2730

(573) 729-6642

District: Salem R-80

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,436 Help


Students who attend Salem Middle School usually attend:

High:    Salem Senior High

Feeder schools for Salem Middle School:

Elementary:    Salem Upper Elementary
    Wm. H. Lynch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  251

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.1%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Middle School ranks better than 50.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.9. (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 (86.1%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% 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 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Salem Middle School employs 20.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Middle School is $9,436.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Middle School 225th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Salem Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
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Salem R-80:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem R-80 143rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Salem Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.93 359th 619 42.0%
2007 43.39 410th 624 34.3%
2008 44.08 414th 624 33.7%
2009 48.61 352nd 601 41.4%
2010 47.80 374th 614 39.1%
2011 50.09 347th 625 44.5%
2012 54.13 306th 623 50.9%
2013 37.33 485th 649 25.3%
2014 33.17 494th 633 22.0%
2015 47.11 308th 585 47.4%
2016 39.95 293rd 435 32.6%
2017 40.16 372nd 568 34.5%
2018 29.44 432nd 552 21.7%
2019 31.49 435th 587 25.9%
2021 46.93 243rd 454 46.5%
2022 56.56 190th 459 58.6%
2023 47.77 239th 459 47.9%
2024 50.90 225th 451 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.53 212th 422 49.8%
2019 52.71 191st 482 60.4%
2021 76.17 50th 371 86.5%
2022 75.85 44th 365 87.9%
2023 77.28 43rd 382 88.7%
2024 78.89 38th 378 89.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salem Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.20 176th 204 13.7%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.14 414th 479 13.6%
2019 23.96 443rd 527 15.9%
2021 35.52 251st 376 33.2%
2022 44.94 200th 381 47.5%
2023 36.69 251st 385 34.8%
2024 38.24 234th 379 38.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri 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: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 355 355
1992 375 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1993 397 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1994 405 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 424 3 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 424 3 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 352 4 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1998 378 4 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1999 357 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2000 391 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 395
2001 380 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2002 383 4 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 397
2003 383 4 0 3 7 n/a n/a 0 397
2004 382 3 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 346 1 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 353
2006 382 1 2 5 5 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 355 2 3 2 5 n/a n/a 0 367
2008 364 5 3 1 8 n/a n/a 0 381
2009 350 4 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 362
2010 360 6 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 374
2011 168 0 2 2 2 0 8 0 182
2012 155 1 1 4 2 0 12 0 175
2013 155 2 1 3 4 0 11 0 176
2014 158 0 1 1 3 0 7 0 170
2015 231 0 1 5 6 0 3 0 246
2016 219 0 1 4 4 0 4 0 232
2017 215 0 1 3 0 0 6 0 225
2018 208 0 0 1 0 0 6 0 215
2019 205 0 1 1 1 0 7 0 215
2020 227 2 1 3 2 0 11 0 246
2021 238 0 1 4 1 1 14 0 259
2022 228 1 1 11 1 0 13 0 255
2023 237 2 1 10 0 1 14 0 265
2024 216 3 2 14 0 1 15 0 251

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
1991 355 24.3 14.6 n/a
1992 377 24.2 15.5 n/a
1993 400 24.2 16.5 n/a
1994 407 24.9 16.3 0
1995 437 26.4 16.6 n/a
1996 437 26.4 16.6 n/a
1997 363 25.7 14.1 27.8
1998 390 26.2 14.9 29.7
1999 364 26.2 13.9 31.6
2000 395 26.0 15.2 32.2
2001 383 29.7 12.9 29.8
2002 397 29.4 13.5 33.2
2003 397 29.4 13.5 33.2
2004 393 23.9 16.4 33.8
2005 353 22.6 15.6 37.7
2006 395 24.7 16.0 34.4
2007 367 23.7 15.5 39.2
2008 381 24.5 15.6 44.1
2009 362 25.2 14.4 42.5
2010 374 24.9 15.0 46.8
2011 182 15.1 12.0 56.6
2012 175 14.1 12.4 65.7
2013 176 14.1 12.4 62.5
2014 170 13.7 12.3 61.8
2015 246 20.0 12.3 100
2016 232 20.0 11.6 98.7
2017 225 19.9 11.2 100
2018 215 20.1 10.6 100
2019 215 20.3 10.5 98.6
2020 246 20.5 12.0 98.8
2021 259 20.4 12.6 98.8
2022 255 20.3 12.5 51
2023 265 20.0 13.2 58.5
2024 251 20.4 12.2 100

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
1991 355 24.3 14.6 n/a
1992 377 24.2 15.5 n/a
1993 400 24.2 16.5 n/a
1994 407 24.9 16.3 0
1995 437 26.4 16.6 n/a
1996 437 26.4 16.6 n/a
1997 363 25.7 14.1 27.8
1998 390 26.2 14.9 29.7
1999 364 26.2 13.9 31.6
2000 395 26.0 15.2 32.2
2001 383 29.7 12.9 29.8
2002 397 29.4 13.5 33.2
2003 397 29.4 13.5 33.2
2004 393 23.9 16.4 33.8
2005 353 22.6 15.6 37.7
2006 395 24.7 16.0 34.4
2007 367 23.7 15.5 39.2
2008 381 24.5 15.6 44.1
2009 362 25.2 14.4 42.5
2010 374 24.9 15.0 46.8
2011 182 15.1 12.0 56.6
2012 175 14.1 12.4 65.7
2013 176 14.1 12.4 62.5
2014 170 13.7 12.3 61.8
2015 246 20.0 12.3 100
2016 232 20.0 11.6 98.7
2017 225 19.9 11.2 100
2018 215 20.1 10.6 100
2019 215 20.3 10.5 98.6
2020 246 20.5 12.0 98.8
2021 259 20.4 12.6 98.8
2022 255 20.3 12.5 51
2023 265 20.0 13.2 58.5
2024 251 20.4 12.2 100

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 $30 (0.3%) $10,314 (99.7%) $10,345
2020 $806 (8.1%) $9,116 (91.9%) $9,922
2021 $632 (6.9%) $8,594 (93.1%) $9,226
2022 $1,986 (21.0%) $7,450 (79.0%) $9,436

Data source: Missouri 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 435th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 239th of 459 Middle schools
 22%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Salem Middle School)30.835.8
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Salem R-80)30.835.8
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Middle School)34.138.1
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem R-80)34.138.1
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Salem Middle School)3036.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Salem R-80)3036.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Middle School)41.432.6
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem R-80)41.432.6
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salem Middle School)825
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Salem R-80)825
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Salem Middle School)43.526.2
 17.3%
   8th Grade Science (Salem R-80)43.526.2
 17.3%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Middle School)33.942.8
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem R-80)33.942.8
 8.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students215265
 23.3%
African American02
American Indian10
 100%
Asian11
Hispanic110
 900%
Pacific Islander01
White205237
 15.6%
Two or More Races714
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.6%58.5%
 40.1%

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Students at Salem Middle School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Salem Middle School.

Salem Middle School ranks 225th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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