Summary:
Salem Elementary is a public elementary school in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serving 616 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Spotsylvania County Public Schools district, which is ranked 80 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Salem Elementary has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 26.3% White, 23.7% African American, 37.5% Hispanic, 2.44% Asian, and 9.74% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by SOL (Standards of Learning) test scores, is generally lower than the Spotsylvania County and Virginia state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in SOL/Mathematics for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades was 63.86%, 72.12%, and 73.74%, respectively, compared to the Spotsylvania County averages of 66.89%, 67.75%, and 70.98%. Salem Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Virginia elementary schools, with a ranking between 652 and 978 out of 1,100-1,114 schools over the past 10 years, and has been rated 1 or 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.
When comparing Salem Elementary to other nearby schools in the Spotsylvania County district, some interesting findings emerge. Courtland Elementary and Chancellor Elementary consistently outperform Salem Elementary in academic measures, such as SOL test scores and SchoolDigger rankings. Meanwhile, Wilderness Elementary, another school in the Spotsylvania County district, has a similar racial diversity and academic performance to Salem Elementary. Additionally, Harrison Road Elementary and Battlefield Elementary, which are closer in proximity to Salem Elementary, have lower academic performance and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Spotsylvania County Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
732nd of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,145
Students who attend Salem Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 582
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
38.5%
White:
25.3%
African American:
23.9%
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Two or more races:
9.3%
Asian:
2.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.9%
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