Salem Middle School

487 Students

Middle School 3rd - 8th

School Overview

Salem Middle School, located at 51 New Market Street in Salem, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Salem City School District. The school is dedicated to supporting students during the pivotal middle-grade years, typically focusing on fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development. By providing a structured environment, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school, emphasizing fundamental skills and essential curriculum standards that align with the state’s educational requirements.

Beyond the classroom, the school functions as a core component of the local Salem community. It strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that addresses the diverse needs of its students, encouraging engagement through various school-based activities and initiatives. By prioritizing collaboration between educators, students, and families, Salem Middle School seeks to build a supportive foundation that helps young learners navigate the challenges of adolescence while developing the academic competencies necessary for their future success.

487

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	91
Black	337
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Black
337 (69.2 %)
Hispanic
91 (18.7 %)
White
43 (8.8 %)
Two or More
14 (2.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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 City School District
Phone:	(856)935-2700
Website:	http://salemnj.org
Grade Range:	3rd - 8th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	370
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 3 80

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 76

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 68

Ungraded 47