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Salem Heights Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 287 students

 
 
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Posted June 10, 2009

I have worked at several schools in the area and had decided before my kids were school age that this is the school I wanted them to go to. My son has Aspberger's and has been here for 3 years. He has flourished and everyone here encourages the kids to become their potential and celebrates individual achievements. I will miss Sara Casebeer's leadership. She is an incredible principle.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2009

Sara Casebeer is an outanding principal whose leadership creates a wonderful school culture


Posted September 29, 2008

I absolutely love this school, My oldest has attended three other schools, (Chapman Hill, Hazelgreen Elenentary and one out of town) Out of every school this is the best. Hazelgreen had excellent teachers as well, but nothing comparible to our staff. My girls love the teachers and office staff and principal. My oldest is now in MS and is excited to go back and see her old teachers every chance she gets.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2006

We are very pleased with Salem Heights. I think the quality of education there is high. The principal and teachers we have had are excellent. Student teacher ratio is a little higher than I would like. The classes are slightly large it seems. My son has bever been so happy though and is doing great academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 23, 2005

I am very disappointed in this school especially having children in chapman hill and morningside schools. This school rates very poorly with me. The teachers are not respectful to the students. I have personally seen situations between students and teachers that were uncalled for and frankly sad to see the way the teachers treat their students. I will be changing schools next year because of the bad behavior on the staffs part. I do have to say that the princaple is very good. too bad the teachers haven't learned who they work for. US/OUR CHILDREN!
—Submitted by wensday wilson, a parent


Posted July 26, 2004

I have 3 children 2 of which are grown. This is the best school any of my children have ever attended. My youngest daughter attended 1st grade here and had a wonderful teacher. It seemed like every staff member knew every childs name. The participation of staff and parents is outstanding. I would recommend this school to everyone.
—Submitted by Mara Ulloa, 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 83% in 2010.

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
84%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2010.

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
>95%
Writing

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
38%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 79% in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
89%

2007

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 77% in 2010.

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
78%
Science

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
>95%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2009-2010 Oregon used the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (OAKS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading and math; in grades 4, 7 and 10 in writing; and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The OAKS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oregon. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Oregon's state standards

Source: Oregon Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 66%
Hispanic 16% 21%
Asian 5% 4%
Two or more races 3% 4%
Black 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 60%N/A51%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A19
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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3495 Liberty Rd South
Salem, OR 97302
Phone: (503) 399-3187

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