Salem Middle School vs Salem Upper Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salem Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
Salem Upper Elem.
Salem · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
335 students
| Measure | Salem Middle School Salem, Missouri | Salem Upper Elem. Salem, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #346 of 392 | #945 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12934 of 15,369 | #38570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 254 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 36% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salem Upper Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 24.6).
- •Salem Upper Elem. does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Salem Upper Elem. does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Salem Upper Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Salem Upper Elem. is the larger school with 335 students compared with 254.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Salem Middle School better than Salem Upper Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Salem Upper Elem. ranks higher (30.0 vs 24.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Salem Middle School and Salem Upper Elem.?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salem Middle School: 254. Salem Upper Elem.: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salem Middle School and Salem Upper Elem. rank in Missouri?
Salem Middle School is 346th of 392 and Salem Upper Elem. is 945th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).