Salem Middle

Summary:

Salem Middle is a public middle school in Virginia Beach, VA, serving 1,073 students in grades 6-8. It is part of the Virginia Beach City Public Schools district, which is ranked 27th out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salem Middle consistently ranks in the top 20% of Virginia middle schools, with a ranking of 43 out of 422 schools in 2022-2023 and a 5-star rating. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is exceptional, with high proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, often exceeding the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, Salem Middle had 98.11% proficiency in 8th grade Geometry, 100% proficiency in 7th grade Algebra I, and 87.12% proficiency in 8th grade English Reading, all of which were higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, Salem Middle's performance on SOL tests is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic students (ranked 7th out of 275 Virginia middle schools in 2022-2023 for 8th grade English Reading) and multi-racial students (ranked 18th out of 231 Virginia middle schools in 2022-2023 for 8th grade English Reading). The school also performs well for low socioeconomic status students, ranking 42nd out of 402 Virginia middle schools in 2023-2024.

While some nearby schools, such as Bayside Middle and Indian River Middle, struggle with lower academic performance and higher percentages of students from low-income backgrounds, Salem Middle stands out as a high-performing school within the region. This suggests that Salem Middle may have valuable best practices or resources that could be shared with other schools in the area to help improve their performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2380 Lynnhaven Pkwy
       Virginia Beach, VA  23464


(757) 648-5000

District: Virginia Beach City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,843 Help


Students who attend Salem Middle usually attend:

High:    Salem High

Feeder schools for Salem Middle:

Elementary:    Glenwood Elementary
    Rosemont Forest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  1,099

Racial breakdown:

White:
36.3%
African American:
21.6%
Hispanic:
14.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  37.3% Help


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Compare Details Salem Middle ranks better than 83.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 4th among 14 ranked middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.61. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Salem Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (36.3%), African American (21.6%), Hispanic (14.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 37.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salem Middle is 17.5. 13 middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salem Middle is $10,843. 10 middle schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salem Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem Middle 67th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Salem Middle in the ranking list.)

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Virginia Beach City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Virginia Beach City Public Schools 27th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salem Middle

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Rank History for all students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 78.67 39th 340 88.5%
2006 65.09 91st 383 76.2%
2007 70.06 64th 387 83.5%
2008 78.03 24th 391 93.9%
2009 72.30 48th 390 87.7%
2010 68.08 81st 408 80.1%
2011 59.09 134th 413 67.6%
2012 58.02 134th 413 67.6%
2013 58.70 133rd 416 68.0%
2014 60.50 125th 416 70.0%
2015 63.06 120th 412 70.9%
2016 72.41 69th 409 83.1%
2017 71.80 69th 415 83.4%
2018 77.52 43rd 413 89.6%
2019 64.56 120th 424 71.7%
2021 72.95 67th 419 84.0%
2022 79.16 46th 415 88.9%
2023 81.97 43rd 422 89.8%
2024 78.61 67th 417 83.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.80 18th 231 92.2%
2024 75.08 40th 237 83.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 82.10 42nd 402 89.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 82.32 36th 411 91.2%
2024 78.73 56th 407 86.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.48 66th 278 76.3%
2024 70.57 59th 281 79.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.79 18th 114 84.2%
2024 57.30 50th 123 59.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.60 46th 409 88.8%
2024 77.84 64th 407 84.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 68.46 37th 132 72.0%
2024 68.78 29th 128 77.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 75.99 55th 298 81.5%
2024 77.76 40th 299 86.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.85 7th 275 97.5%
2024 85.14 19th 272 93.0%
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Rank History for White students at Salem Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.16 34th 402 91.5%
2024 72.57 81st 396 79.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Thursday, March 26, 2015

Open Quote I'm a grandmother of a sixth grader. I'm very unsatisfied with this school. It is the worst school to put your child in. The staff are heartless. Please don't send your child to this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Salem Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1642 1642
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1750 1750
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1887 1887
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1922 1922
1993 1076 337 184 36 2 n/a n/a 0 1635
1994 1172 452 230 54 1 n/a n/a 0 1909
1995 790 334 178 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1348
1996 790 334 178 44 2 n/a n/a 0 1348
1997 794 368 163 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1370
1998 793 414 160 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1400
1999 731 405 173 35 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
2000 677 403 159 40 3 n/a n/a -4 1278
2001 651 416 174 51 3 n/a n/a 0 1295
2002 593 489 162 53 3 n/a n/a 0 1300
2003 593 489 162 53 3 n/a n/a 0 1300
2004 576 433 153 70 4 n/a n/a 9 1245
2005 577 468 160 73 5 n/a n/a 24 1307
2006 532 465 155 78 8 n/a n/a 49 1287
2007 489 456 162 73 3 n/a n/a 48 1231
2008 457 424 148 73 1 n/a n/a 46 1149
2009 403 379 142 72 3 n/a n/a 67 1066
2010 407 351 141 72 3 n/a n/a 70 1044
2011 379 326 109 124 7 4 108 0 1057
2012 404 336 128 107 8 6 92 0 1081
2013 410 337 111 92 5 5 92 0 1052
2014 387 343 106 82 6 3 92 0 1019
2015 388 334 92 98 6 2 121 0 1041
2016 384 317 97 115 2 3 134 0 1052
2017 352 299 109 134 3 7 148 0 1052
2018 348 282 120 132 2 9 144 0 1037
2019 392 275 105 140 1 10 143 0 1066
2020 387 282 106 158 2 11 148 0 1094
2021 391 284 107 177 2 8 145 0 1114
2022 400 275 114 174 1 6 142 0 1112
2023 389 255 133 156 0 9 131 0 1073
2024 399 237 146 158 1 10 148 0 1099

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salem Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1642 85.9 19.1 n/a
1990 1750 95.4 18.3 n/a
1991 1887 102.6 18.3 n/a
1992 1922 104.5 18.3 n/a
1993 1635 100.2 16.3 n/a
1994 1909 101.8 n/a 16.2
1995 1348 n/a 0.0 9.5
1996 1348 n/a 0.0 9.5
1997 1370 n/a 0.0 10.4
1998 1400 n/a 0.0 13.6
1999 1344 86.0 15.6 20.1
2000 1278 n/a 0.0 20.9
2001 1295 90.3 14.3 18.7
2002 1300 76.3 17.0 26.2
2003 1300 76.3 17.0 26.2
2004 1245 83.8 14.9 27.7
2005 1307 83.8 15.6 26
2006 1287 79.0 16.3 22.4
2007 1231 86.5 14.2 27.6
2008 1149 60.3 19.1 23.1
2009 1066 56.9 18.7 28.8
2010 1044 57.5 18.1 30.5
2011 1057 55.9 18.8 29.8
2012 1081 62.9 17.1 37.4
2013 1052 63.0 16.6 32.8
2014 1019 59.0 17.2 36.5
2015 1041 58.0 17.9 36.9
2016 1052 54.0 19.4 39.2
2017 1052 65.8 15.9 38.4
2018 1037 67.0 15.4 39.5
2019 1066 64.8 16.4 38.6
2020 1094 65.5 16.6 34.8
2021 1114 67.0 16.6 n/a
2022 1112 63.4 17.5 34.3
2023 1073 69.5 15.4 39
2024 1099 62.6 17.5 37.3

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1642 85.9 19.1 n/a
1990 1750 95.4 18.3 n/a
1991 1887 102.6 18.3 n/a
1992 1922 104.5 18.3 n/a
1993 1635 100.2 16.3 n/a
1994 1909 101.8 n/a 16.2
1995 1348 n/a 0.0 9.5
1996 1348 n/a 0.0 9.5
1997 1370 n/a 0.0 10.4
1998 1400 n/a 0.0 13.6
1999 1344 86.0 15.6 20.1
2000 1278 n/a 0.0 20.9
2001 1295 90.3 14.3 18.7
2002 1300 76.3 17.0 26.2
2003 1300 76.3 17.0 26.2
2004 1245 83.8 14.9 27.7
2005 1307 83.8 15.6 26
2006 1287 79.0 16.3 22.4
2007 1231 86.5 14.2 27.6
2008 1149 60.3 19.1 23.1
2009 1066 56.9 18.7 28.8
2010 1044 57.5 18.1 30.5
2011 1057 55.9 18.8 29.8
2012 1081 62.9 17.1 37.4
2013 1052 63.0 16.6 32.8
2014 1019 59.0 17.2 36.5
2015 1041 58.0 17.9 36.9
2016 1052 54.0 19.4 39.2
2017 1052 65.8 15.9 38.4
2018 1037 67.0 15.4 39.5
2019 1066 64.8 16.4 38.6
2020 1094 65.5 16.6 34.8
2021 1114 67.0 16.6 n/a
2022 1112 63.4 17.5 34.3
2023 1073 69.5 15.4 39
2024 1099 62.6 17.5 37.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salem Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $470 (4.5%) $9,942 (95.5%) $10,413
2020 $384 (3.7%) $9,958 (96.3%) $10,342
2021 $625 (5.8%) $10,218 (94.2%) $10,843

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salem Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 120th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 43rd of 422 Middle schools
 18.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Salem Middle)8678
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7968.7
 10.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Salem Middle)8788.3
 1.3%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8481.2
 2.8%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Salem Middle)4431.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)6649.3
 16.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Salem Middle)8986.7
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8580.5
 4.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Salem Middle)7471.7
 2.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)7563.8
 11.2%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Salem Middle)9073
 17.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8850.9
 37.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Salem Middle)8572.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8456.2
 27.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Salem Middle)8184.8
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8381.7
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Salem Middle)10098
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8789
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Salem Middle)10095
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)9489
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Salem Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia Beach City Public Schools)8892
 4%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10661073
 0.7%
African American275255
 7.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian105133
 26.7%
Hispanic140156
 11.4%
Pacific Islander109
 10%
White392389
 0.8%
Two or More Races143131
 8.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%39%
 0.5%


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Salem Middle ranks 67th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,099 students attended Salem Middle.

Students at Salem Middle are 36% White, 22% African American, 14% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 13% Asian.


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