South Salem Elementary School in Salem, VA

South Salem Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade K-5

1600 Carolyn Rd, Salem, VA

Salem City Schools

4.8

4.4

388 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Margaret E. Humphrey

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
72%

Reading Proficiency
77%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

77%

Math Proficiency

72%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

290:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.4%

Female

46.6%

White

79.4%

Hispanic

6.4%

Black

6.4%

Two or more races

5.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1.8%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Parent

7/17/2019

I am a proud parent of my second grade son. He started kindergarten at South, and it's been nothing short of the best experience! Great teachers and great administrative staff!! Highly recommend

5.0 NicheUser

12/26/2015

South Salem is a school that is very focused on the students and teaches them about character, how to be good citizens, and to be kind to others just as much about academics.

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5.0 parent

7/17/2019

Excellent! The teachers, staff, and administration are wonderful!

5.0 parent

7/17/2019

I have two children at South Salem. It is a warm and welcoming environment with exceptional teachers and leadership.

5.0 other

11/2/2016

We have been at South Salem for several years and we love several things about it. The academic quality always seems to value the individual learner over just the concept by using project-based learning whenever possible. The teachers and staff also appear to all get along and want to be there. When...

5.0 parent

4/1/2013

My son LOVES South Salem!!! He graduates from 5th grade this year. Here's just a few reasons we love SS so much: He was allowed to shine several times as an individual and with a group. The staff is wonderful. They have all been very direct. The teachers contact your BEFORE there is a major drop in...

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Homes for Sale

$305,000
- 3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,769 Sq Ft
1426 Deacon St

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- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,050 Sq Ft
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40 Days On Market
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- 3 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,125 Sq Ft
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Homes for Rent

$1,675 per month
- 2 Beds
- 1 Bath
- 1,020 Sq Ft
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Salem, VA
Recently updated! Two Bedroom, One Bath, New appliances. Detached Garage/Storage Shed. Close to the Greenway and all the sports complex fields.

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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Virginia Salem City County Salem 24153

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