Salem School District

The Salem School District is located in Salem, MA and includes 10 schools that serve 4,447 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Salem School District spends $15,872 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 70% on instruction, 27% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Salem School District has 11 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MA state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Salem School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 7% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Salem School District, 25% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Salem School District serves 10% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.