Salem Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Salem, Missouri 65560 · Salem R-80
#346 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#12934 of 15,369 nationally
About Salem Middle School
Salem Middle School is a public middle located in Salem, in the Salem R-80 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 254 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.6 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 346th of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 254.
There are 8 schools in Salem; Salem Middle School ranks 7th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)36%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Salem Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Salem Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Salem Sr. High
Salem · Public high · Grades 9–12
606 students · 153 m away
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
257 students · 1.3 km away
Salem Upper Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
335 students · 2.6 km away
North Wood Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
155 students · 5.4 km away
Oak Hill Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
149 students · 8.6 km away
Dent-Phelps Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
256 students · 12 km away
Green Forest Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–8
152 students · 14 km away
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Danby-Rush Tower Middle
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STEAM Academy Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Middle School a good school?
Salem Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 24.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #346 of 392 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Salem Middle School rank in Missouri?
Salem Middle School ranks #346 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #12934 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School had 254 students in 2025.
Is Salem Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Salem Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Salem Middle School?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of Salem Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.