- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, MO
Salem Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Salem Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292709001677
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Salem Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #8 of 9
- public schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 52.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Salem Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Salem, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Salem Middle School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 292709001677 · Salem, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
254 enr · 12.7:1 · 52.5% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Salem Sr. High (606 students)
Salem Middle School shrank from 265 students in 2022-23 to 251 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 20.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Salem Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Salem Sr. High
Salem Sr. High
606 students
- Salem Upper El
Salem Upper Elem.
335 students
- Wm. H. Lynch E
Wm. H. Lynch Elem.
257 students
- This school
Salem Middle School
254 students
What this shows Salem Middle School reports 254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Salem Middle School compares
Salem Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.5% | ▲ 14% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 69% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 50% in Missouri - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$9,368
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Salem Middle School is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Salem R-80 reports $9,368 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Salem Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Salem Upper Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wm. H. Lynch Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Salem Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Salem Middle School
How many students attend Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has 254 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, MO. CCD year-over-year: 265 (2022-23) → 251 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salem Middle School is 12.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 19% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Salem Middle School?
52.5% of students at Salem Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Salem Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Salem Middle School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Salem, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Salem Middle School?
Salem Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Salem Middle School rank among public schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Salem Middle School ranks #8 of 9 public schools in Salem, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem R-80?
Besides Salem Middle School, Salem R-80 also operates Salem Sr. High (606 students), Salem Upper Elem. (335 students), and Wm. H. Lynch Elem. (257 students). See the Salem R-80 district page for the complete list.