The Salem School is a historic school building at 124 Meadow Street in Naugatuck, Connecticut. It is a 2-1/2 story brick Renaissance Revival structure, designed by McKim, Mead & White and built in 1893.
Serving 231 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Salem School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 231 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CT
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Salem School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Salem School's student population of 231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar
Campus Size
13 acres
School Motto
Academic Achievement and Success for All Students
School Rankings
Salem School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salem School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#666 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Hispanic
47%
32%
Black
11%
12%
White
36%
46%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salem School's ranking?
Salem School is ranked #666 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Salem School?
231 students attend Salem School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Salem School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salem School?
Salem School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salem School offer ?
Salem School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salem School part of?
Salem School is part of Naugatuck School District.
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