Salem Elementary School
Orrville, AL · Elementary School · Grades -1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Salem Elementary School is a elementary school located in Orrville, Alabama. The school serves 176 students in grades -1-5.
With a DataScore of 40/100 (D), Salem Elementary School performs below the state average for Alabama. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
80% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Salem Elementary School has a DataScore of 40/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Salem Elementary School has 176 students enrolled in grades -1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
Salem Elementary School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of 0.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Salem Elementary School is part of the Dallas County in Orrville, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.