Salem Junior High School

310 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Salem Junior High School, located at 1200 E 6th St in Salem, Ohio, serves as a key educational facility within the Salem City School District. The school typically provides a structured academic environment for students in the intermediate grade levels, focusing on the transition from elementary education to the more rigorous requirements of high school. As part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth, offering a curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, Salem Junior High plays an active role in the social and extracurricular life of its students. The school environment generally encourages student participation in various programs, which may include athletics, student organizations, and arts initiatives, helping to create a well-rounded educational experience. By maintaining its presence in Salem, the school remains a focal point for families in the area, aiming to prepare its student body for future success in higher education and beyond.

310

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Junior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	14
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	17

White
276 (89.0 %)
Two or More
17 (5.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.5 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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
Phone:	(330)332-8914
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 7 138

Grade 8 172