Salem Junior High

Summary:

Salem Junior High is a public middle school located in Salem, Utah, serving grades 7-9 with a total enrollment of 993 students. The school is part of the Nebo School District, which is ranked 55 out of 98 districts in Utah and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Salem Junior High's test scores are generally lower than the Nebo District and Utah state averages across various subjects and grade levels, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Utah middle schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, it ranked 115 out of 210 Utah middle schools. The school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status, is also lower compared to the state averages. However, one bright spot for Salem Junior High is its relatively strong performance in serving students with special needs, ranking 14 out of 47 Utah middle schools in this area.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Springville Junior High and Payson Junior High, Salem Junior High's performance is generally lower across various metrics, including test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. This suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement or learning from the practices of the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 7-9

 598 North Main
       Salem, UT  84653


(801) 423-6558

District: Nebo District

SchoolDigger Rank:
115th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,291 Help


Students who attend Salem Junior High usually attend:

High:    Salem Hills High

Feeder schools for Salem Junior High:

Elementary:    Barnett School
    Foothills School
    Mt. Loafer School
    Salem School
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Student/teacher ratio:  25.0 Help
Number of students:  993

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.9%
Hispanic:
12.9%
Two or more races:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salem Junior High ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Nebo District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.77. (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 Junior High has the largest middle school student body size in the Nebo District.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Junior High is $7,291. 3 middle schools in the Nebo District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Junior High 115th of 210 Utah public middle schools. (See Salem Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Special Education students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Nebo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo District 55th of 98 Utah school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salem Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Salem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 71.88 48th 243 80.2%
2015 56.77 94th 210 55.2%
2016 57.70 92nd 209 56.0%
2017 54.41 102nd 206 50.5%
2018 66.06 55th 172 68.0%
2019 41.54 139th 222 37.4%
2021 36.85 138th 213 35.2%
2022 33.17 139th 209 33.5%
2023 47.09 115th 216 46.8%
2024 46.77 115th 210 45.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.07 9th 38 76.3%
2024 57.34 14th 47 70.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 30.07 98th 133 26.3%
2023 52.97 59th 138 57.2%
2024 44.65 81st 141 42.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.94 61st 100 39.0%
2023 37.46 62nd 99 37.4%
2024 38.93 68th 106 35.8%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Junior High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools UT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 23.44 150th 191 21.5%
2023 41.06 116th 191 39.3%
2024 39.39 115th 183 37.2%
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Data source: test scores: Utah State Board 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 Junior High Test Scores
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Data source: Utah State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Salem Junior High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2013 863 8 3 21 8 2 5 0 910
2014 861 5 7 32 7 2 5 0 919
2015 932 9 6 38 6 2 10 0 1003
2016 996 10 3 44 3 1 11 0 1068
2017 1035 8 6 41 1 3 16 0 1110
2018 996 8 4 44 0 3 21 0 1076
2019 1011 7 4 50 5 6 27 0 1110
2020 1089 7 5 57 4 3 28 0 1193
2021 861 5 4 104 3 2 31 0 1010
2022 870 9 4 109 2 0 24 0 1018
2023 823 6 2 128 3 1 30 0 993

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 910 31.7 28.6 30.7
2014 919 32.0 28.6 28.4
2015 1003 n/a n/a 25.8
2016 1068 n/a n/a 26.3
2017 1110 32.0 34.5 21.7
2018 1076 n/a n/a 14.4
2019 1110 45.1 24.5 22
2020 1193 48.0 24.8 17.4
2021 1010 n/a n/a 17.1
2022 1018 42.7 23.8 14.5
2023 993 39.5 25.0 21.1

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 Junior High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2013 910 31.7 28.6 30.7
2014 919 32.0 28.6 28.4
2015 1003 n/a n/a 25.8
2016 1068 n/a n/a 26.3
2017 1110 32.0 34.5 21.7
2018 1076 n/a n/a 14.4
2019 1110 45.1 24.5 22
2020 1193 48.0 24.8 17.4
2021 1010 n/a n/a 17.1
2022 1018 42.7 23.8 14.5
2023 993 39.5 25.0 21.1

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 Junior High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $570 (7.8%) $6,721 (92.2%) $7,291

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Junior High

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 139th of 222 Middle schoolsRanks 115th of 216 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Junior High)4136.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)40.137.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)43.341.8
 1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salem Junior High)32.826.7
 6.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)38.829
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)42.738.2
 4.5%
8th Grade Science (Salem Junior High)38.459.7
 21.3%
   8th Grade Science (Nebo District)43.350.3
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Utah)49.248.5
 0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Junior High)4938.1
 10.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)4942.1
 6.9%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)48.244
 4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Salem Junior High)47.834.3
 13.5%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)44.431.4
 13%
   9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)43.632.8
 10.8%
9th Grade Science (Salem Junior High)3536.5
 1.5%
   9th Grade Science (Nebo District)38.139.8
 1.7%
   9th Grade Science (Utah)36.238.1
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1110993
 10.5%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic50128
 156%
Pacific Islander61
 83.3%
White1011823
 18.6%
Two or More Races2730
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients22%21.1%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Junior High

Salem Junior High ranks 115th of 210 Utah middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 993 students attended Salem Junior High.

Students at Salem Junior High are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Salem Junior High usually go on to attend Salem Hills High


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

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