Salem Junior High

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

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:
115^th of 210 Utah Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,291

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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	Taylor School

Student/teacher ratio: 25.0

Number of students: 993

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.9%

Hispanic:

12.9%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 21.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salem Junior High ranks worse than 54.8% of middle schools in Utah. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked middle schools in the Nebo District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.77. (See more...)

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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Finance

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Nebo District:

SchoolDigger ranks Nebo District 55^th 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
2013	71.88	48^th	243	80.2%
2015	56.77	94^th	210	55.2%
2016	57.70	92^nd	209	56.0%
2017	54.41	102^nd	206	50.5%
2018	66.06	55^th	172	68.0%
2019	41.54	139^th	222	37.4%
2021	36.85	138^th	213	35.2%
2022	33.17	139^th	209	33.5%
2023	47.09	115^th	216	46.8%
2024	46.77	115^th	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	9^th	38	76.3%
2024	57.34	14^th	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
2022	30.07	98^th	133	26.3%
2023	52.97	59^th	138	57.2%
2024	44.65	81^st	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
2022	39.94	61^st	100	39.0%
2023	37.46	62^nd	99	37.4%
2024	38.93	68^th	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
2022	23.44	150^th	191	21.5%
2023	41.06	116^th	191	39.3%
2024	39.39	115^th	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.

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	Total
2013	863	8	3	21	8	2	5	910
2014	861	5	7	32	7	2	5	919
2015	932	9	6	38	6	2	10	1003
2016	996	10	3	44	3	1	11	1068
2017	1035	8	6	41	1	3	16	1110
2018	996	8	4	44	0	3	21	1076
2019	1011	7	4	50	5	6	27	1110
2020	1089	7	5	57	4	3	28	1193
2021	861	5	4	104	3	2	31	1010
2022	870	9	4	109	2	0	24	1018
2023	823	6	2	128	3	1	30	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 139^th of 222 Middle schools	Ranks 115^th 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)	41	36.9	4.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)	40.1	37.8	2.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	43.3	41.8	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salem Junior High)	32.8	26.7	6.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	38.8	29	9.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	42.7	38.2	4.5%
8th Grade Science (Salem Junior High)	38.4	59.7	21.3%
8th Grade Science (Nebo District)	43.3	50.3	7%
8th Grade Science (Utah)	49.2	48.5	0.7%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Salem Junior High)	49	38.1	10.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Nebo District)	49	42.1	6.9%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Utah)	48.2	44	4.2%
9th Grade Mathematics (Salem Junior High)	47.8	34.3	13.5%
9th Grade Mathematics (Nebo District)	44.4	31.4	13%
9th Grade Mathematics (Utah)	43.6	32.8	10.8%
9th Grade Science (Salem Junior High)	35	36.5	1.5%
9th Grade Science (Nebo District)	38.1	39.8	1.7%
9th Grade Science (Utah)	36.2	38.1	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1110	993	10.5%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	5	3	40%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	50	128	156%
Pacific Islander	6	1	83.3%
White	1011	823	18.6%
Two or More Races	27	30	11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22%	21.1%	0.8%

Schools Near Salem Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics (2024)	Utah Aspire Plus Science (2024)	RISE English Language Arts (2024)			RISE Mathematics (2024)			RISE Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Utah Aspire Plus English Language Arts 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Mathematics 9th Grade	Utah Aspire Plus Science 9th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 6th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 7th Grade	RISE English Language Arts 8th Grade	RISE Mathematics 6th Grade	RISE Mathematics 7th Grade	RISE Mathematics 8th Grade	RISE Science 6th Grade	RISE Science 7th Grade	RISE Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salem Junior High	Public	7-9	598 North Main	Salem	84653	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 423-6558	993	40	25.0	21.1%	823 (82.9%)	6 (0.6%)	128 (12.9%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (3.0%)	46.8	115^th of 210 public middle schools	45.2%		47.1	115^th of 216 public middle schools	46.8%		37.7	34.1	39.5			37.9			33.1			54.8	$7,291	$570	$6,721
Valley View Middle	Public	6-7	1044 E 340 S	Salem	84653	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 609-2795	894	36	24.5	23.5%	740 (82.8%)	6 (0.7%)	109 (12.2%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.8%)	48.3	110^th of 210 public middle schools	47.6%		43.9	128^th of 216 public middle schools	40.7%	18				43.0	36.6		27.6	50.1		64.6	43.8
Spanish Fork Junior High	Public	7-9	600 S 820 E	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4075	1,103	49	22.5	23.3%	858 (77.8%)	13 (1.2%)	174 (15.8%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	13 (1.2%)	39 (3.5%)	48.6	108^th of 210 public middle schools	48.6%		40.5	137^th of 216 public middle schools	36.6%	29	41.4	34.5	50.3			46.4			28.8			51.0	$7,339	$509	$6,830
Diamond Fork Middle	Public	6-8	50 N 900 East	Spanish Fork	84660	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 798-4052	1,039	44	23.6	24.9%	844 (81.2%)	8 (0.8%)	142 (13.7%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	8 (0.8%)	33 (3.2%)	44.7	122^nd of 210 public middle schools	41.9%		52.2	98^th of 216 public middle schools	54.6%	24				43.5	39.4		32.5	45.1		51.6	44.1
Payson Junior High	Public	7-9	1025 S Highway 198	Payson	84651	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 465-6015	1,135	48	23.7	30.7%	879 (77.4%)	8 (0.7%)	221 (19.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.4%)	21 (1.9%)	11.7	189^th of 210 public middle schools	10.0%		22.2	167^th of 216 public middle schools	22.7%	22	28.1	25.5	37.0			25.8			17.1			33.2	$7,680	$523	$7,157
Mt. Nebo Middle	Public	6-7	851 W. 450 South	Payson	84651	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 465-6040	1,113	47	23.5	33.8%	853 (76.6%)	3 (0.3%)	221 (19.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	31 (2.8%)	23.1	167^th of 210 public middle schools	20.5%		21.2	171^st of 216 public middle schools	20.8%	4				31.6	27.7		18.0	38.4		44.3	36.3
Maple Grove Middle	Public	6-8	1578 W 400 South	Mapleton	84664	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 609-2395	1,210	50	24.3	13.4%	1,027 (84.9%)	3 (0.2%)	117 (9.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	10 (0.8%)	48 (4.0%)	54.3	92^nd of 210 public middle schools	56.2%		51	101^st of 216 public middle schools	53.2%	9				49.4	40.8		33.3	49.8		69.9	38.7
Spring Canyon Middle	Public	6-8	599 W 700 South	Springville	84663	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 609-2400	1,086	47	23.2	32.1%	773 (71.2%)	9 (0.8%)	233 (21.5%)	6 (0.6%)	6 (0.6%)	11 (1.0%)	48 (4.4%)	59.6	82^nd of 210 public middle schools	61.0%		63.3	73^rd of 216 public middle schools	66.2%	9				51.0	45.6		27.6	48.5		65.1	54.2
Mapleton Junior High	Public	7-9	362 E 1200 N	Mapleton	84664	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-2892	1,213	48	25.1	13.7%	1,028 (84.7%)	3 (0.2%)	126 (10.4%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	7 (0.6%)	43 (3.5%)	49.4	104^th of 210 public middle schools	50.5%		44.8	123^rd of 216 public middle schools	43.1%	19	43.8	37.8	45.1			35.0			35.1			59.5	$7,265	$571	$6,694
Springville Junior High	Public	7-9	165 S 700 E	Springville	84663	Utah County	Nebo District	No	No	No	No	(801) 489-2880	1,168	49	23.6	28.0%	835 (71.5%)	6 (0.5%)	243 (20.8%)	9 (0.8%)	10 (0.9%)	6 (0.5%)	59 (5.1%)	48.9	106^th of 210 public middle schools	49.5%		60.1	78^th of 216 public middle schools	63.9%	28	45.9	43.1	49.8			40.9			34.1			53.0	$7,952	$556	$7,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Salem Junior High

What district is Salem Junior High in?

Nebo District

Is Salem Junior High a good school?

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

What is the racial makeup of Salem Junior High?

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

What high school do graduates of Salem Junior High attend?

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

How many students attend Salem Junior High?

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

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