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Salem Academy Charter School

Charter | 6-12 & ungraded | 309 students

 

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Situated in an urban neighborhood. The median home value is $235,200. The average monthly rent for a 2 bedroom apartment is $1,150.

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Posted March 30, 2010

this is a great school i go here,we have the nicest teachers and everyone gets involved in activities at our school.the teachers and students here at sacs have made it possible for every student to succeed and reach for college.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 7, 2009

Well..Im not going to even give this forsaken school any stars. I've been at this school for way too long, andit's taking its toll. I have come to find that over the years...This school has sucked.....But..I have to admit it's gotten better. They have more options for athletics. Im a returning soccer, basketball,softball, and now cross country member. Salem academy is coplex to descrice exactly. It...It works its students a little too hard, also it 'babys' the students too much. As a student..I feel it should offer more independance. I personaly do not like the manditory service learning....And i do not like the fact that it has limited to offer in the classes. I would like to take shop classes..Like wood shop or mechanics. I would like to be exposed to other languages and have the opourtunity to study another language other than spanish. Ive taken spanish for the past six years.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 19, 2009

It is a great school the teachers the students activities children get in and the respect the director teachers and students have for each other couldnt ask for a better school for my child
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2009

Compared to the other Salem Public school's this school ROCKS! Very positive enviroment focusing on community service and college prep. A free public school choice with a private school feel.Including but not limited to dress code etc. Serving over 25 Ma. communities
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 16, 2009

Great school, good academic program, tutoring is mandatory for all kids below acceptable benchmarks. Dress code. Grades available online.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2009

Udate- sports include soccer, basketball, softball and track. Gym close to facility is now used. Now has a solid music and arts program. Free/mandatory tutoring.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 30, 2008

This school is terrible. There is no sports program, the building is falling down, the teachers are mean and impatient, They over use discipline in unneccesary situations. Last there is absolutely no school community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2008

The school is solid academically, much better than the local middle school. Problems are inadequate facilities, excessive use of discipline and not much to offer in the arts.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 28, 2007

very few extra curricular activities. Some student have to choose between art and gym. No home ec., or shop classes offered. Very few school resources. No gym or art room.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

55 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
58%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
47%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
30%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

54 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
35%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 84% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
94%
Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

32 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students65%
Female71%
Male60%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic40%
White76%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities60%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female68%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
White70%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students76%
Female80%
Male72%
African American90%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
White75%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities33%

Math

All Students54%
Female61%
Male44%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
White62%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities8%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students87%
Female90%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilities50%

Math

All Students48%
Female37%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic25%
Multiracialn/a
White58%
Economically disadvantaged25%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities0%

Science

All Students35%
Female24%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities10%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students91%
Female94%
Male86%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic91%
White87%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Not economically disadvantaged82%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Math

All Students88%
Female83%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic75%
White93%
Economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged94%
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Science

All Students65%
Female67%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic58%
White60%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

The state average for Biology was 71% in 2011.

47 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
57%
Chemistry

The state average for Chemistry was 55% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Introductory Physics

The state average for Introductory Physics was 61% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Tech/Engineering

The state average for Tech/Engineering was 53% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Biology

All Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities25%

Chemistry

All Studentsn/a

Introductory Physics

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African Americann/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a

Tech/Engineering

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System Science and Technology/Engineering Tests (MCAS STE) to test students in high school in biology, chemistry, introductory physics and technology/engineering. The MCAS STE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 52% 68%
Hispanic 34% 15%
Black 11% 8%
Asian 4% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 42%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Rachel Hunt
Fax number
  • (978) 744-7246

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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45 Congress St
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