Salem Middle School

Salem Community Schools
1001 N Harrison St
Salem, IN 47167
407 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Salem Middle School, located at 1001 N Harrison St in Salem, Indiana, serves as a primary educational hub for students in the local community. As a public middle school, it focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the transition years between elementary and high school. The school operates under the Salem Community School Corporation, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside opportunities for student growth in a supportive, localized environment.

The facility is situated centrally within Salem, allowing it to act as a focal point for families in the area. In addition to its academic programs, the school typically integrates extracurricular activities and community engagement, aiming to foster both social and intellectual development among its student body. By bridging the gap between early childhood education and secondary schooling, Salem Middle School plays a vital role in preparing its students for the rigor of high school and beyond within the Washington County region.
407
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    373 (91.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (3.7 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (2.9 %)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.5 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Salem Community Schools
Phone: (812)883-3808
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 407
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 120
Grade 7 144
Grade 8 143
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
East Washington Middle School
East Washington School Corp
415 Students
1100 N Eastern School RD E-5
Pekin, IN 47165 (8.9 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th