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Diversity
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Teachers
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College Prep
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Clubs & Activities
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Administration
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Sports
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Food
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Resources & Facilities
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Salem-Keizer School District is an above average, public school district located in SALEM, OR. It has 39,400 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 19 to 1. According to state test scores, 21% of students are at least proficient in math and 34% in reading.
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- AP Offered
- Gifted Prog. Offered
- IB Offered
- Oregon
- Salem
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Elementary Schools in Salem-Keizer School District
- gradeA minusClear Lake Elementary School
- gradeA minusKalapuya Elementary School
- gradeB+Wright Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
- gradeB+Candalaria Elementary School
- gradeB+Sumpter Elementary SchoolRating 5 out of 5 1 review
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Academics
Percent Proficient - Reading
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state reading/language arts assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
34%
Percent Proficient - Math
This is the percentage of students that scored at or above proficiency levels on their state math assessment test. Because states implement these tests differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
21%
Average Graduation Rate
This is the percentage of 12th graders who graduated. Because states calculate graduation rates differently, use caution when comparing this data to data from another state.
81%
Average SAT
Average SAT composite score out of 1600, as reported by Niche users from this school.
1140
1,567
responses
Average ACT
Average ACT composite score out of 36, as reported by Niche users from this school.
24
261
responses
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Popular Colleges
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Oregon State University
3,291 Students
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University of Oregon
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Portland State University
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Western Oregon University
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Chemeketa Community College
2,150 Students
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Willamette University
1,489 Students
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University of Portland
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Linfield University
1,028 Students
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University of Washington
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Oregon Institute of Technology
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Students
Diversity
gradeA
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
39,400
Free or Reduced Lunch
This is the percentage of students who are eligible to receive free or reduced price lunch. Not all eligible students exercise this option, especially at non-traditional schools like online schools.
62.7%
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Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers.
19:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$68,618
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.9%
Finances
Expenses Per Student
$13,539/ student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
Instruction
62%
Support Services
36%
Other
2%
Living in the Area
Salem
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Cost of Living
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Good for Families
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Housing
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Median Household Income
$67,540
National
$75,149
Median Rent
$1,224
National
$1,268
Median Home Value
$349,500
National
$281,900
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Salem-Keizer School District Reviews
Rating 3.88 out of 5 272 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Some of the greatest things about being a Salem Keizer public school student who attended McKay High school is the rich diversity & culture and the wonderful teachers and staff that have made a huge impact for the lives of their students. However there are some worst things like 400 educators being layed off or transferred for the 24-25 school year due to a lack of state funds. This has greatly impacted not only educators but the youths, kids, and future. It’s concerning when you learn history and it keeps repeating itself. Education has always had financial binds and issues. We spend more on wars than on our education. But with the great teachers I’ve had I believe we the youths will rise up one day and make a difference. Besides that sad news I feel Salem Keizer school district has given me the education to thrive in the future and make a difference.
- Senior
- 26 days ago
Rating 2 out of 5
This is a school district with so much potential, and yet it falls short. Our teachers are doing their best with terrible admin. Music and sports flourish while kids who aren't extraordinary fall through the cracks. Do better, superintendent. You have thoroughly crushed my dreams of wanting to be a teacher.
- Senior
- 26 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I loved attending the district. For my elementary school, I attended Liberty. For Middle School, I attended Leslie. While attending Middle school, Covid-19 hit and changed my life forever. I didn't go to outdoor school. There were some good memories and some not so much. As high school wraps, I look at my past and look forward to the future. The High school I attend is South Salem High School.
- Junior
- a month ago
