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Salem Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1001 N Harrison St, Salem, IN 47167 · (812) 883-3808 · Part of Salem Community Schools
Students
352
Students per teacher
11:1
Free or reduced lunch
51%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Salem Middle School
- Math proficiency 23 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 11 pts below the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.4% since 2020
- Next stop for Salem kids: Salem High School
On the path
Where Salem kids come from and go next.
PK–5Bradie Shrum Elementary748 students
6–8Salem Middle SchoolYou are here
9–12Salem High School492 students
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency13%
State average 35.8%
Reading / language arts32%
State average 42.6%
Location
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1001 N Harrison St, Salem
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6123
Grade 7121
Grade 8108
Enrollment over time
411’20
428’21
407’22
376’23
352’24
Down 14.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 93%Hispanic 3%Two or more races 3%Black <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.