For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 936 students in Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public School in Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
1 School
2,191 Schools
# Students
936 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#190 out of 447 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
10%
14%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
84%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,151 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,373 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,151
$17,189
Spending / Student
$16,373
$17,161
Best Salem School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8828 Antioch Rd
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2356
Salem, WI 53168
(262) 843-2356
Gr: PK-8 | 936 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salem School District?
Salem School District manages 1 public schools serving 936 students.
What is the rank of Salem School District?
Salem School District is ranked #198 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem School District?
84% of Salem School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salem School District?
Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,373 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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