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Salem Church Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 565 students

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Posted May 20, 2010

It has great teachers and is a excellent learning environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 6, 2008

My daughter is in the first grader and we are so pleased with the Salem Elementary experience. The teachers ,staff and parents do an outstanding job working hard together. Our principal is Awesome.She is very hands on and Saftey is top on her list. Thank you Salem Elementary Team, for making my daughter and my transition smooth the last two years.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2007

I teach at Salem Church Elementary School, this is my second year there. I taught at two other schools prior to Salem and I have to say that I have never been happier at a work place. Our Principal is super and our new Assistant Principal is as well. In a few years after they have their rhythm down, it will be so fantastic. I see teacher come early, stay late, tutor, plan events, and work with parents willingly. Too often these days you hear teachers say 'Sorry that's not my job'. But when it comes to teaching your job description is not in stone and 96% of our teacher get that at Salem. We have some great parents and get the support we need and it is only getting better. Check back in a few years and see an 8 or 9! Amy Gibson
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 15, 2007

The last day of school and my son was advanced to the next grade. Every parents wishes. I have seen my son grow while at SCE. His first report card had 4 E's and 8 S;s. He finale is 7 8 E's and 5 S's. When we left Ca. and moved here he was in a speech program and were concerned when he was not accepted in the program here. With just regular teaching and staying in contact with his K teacher he made great progress. His PALS score were very good and we are proud to be a parent of a SCE student. The school staff from Principal to the custodial staff cares about each and every student that comes to this school, Our son;s teacher kept us very involved in his studies and I found the reading program quite fun, It encourages the parents to step in and help the child. Thank you.
—Submitted by Kevin Janke, a parent


Posted May 29, 2007

My granddaughter is about to complete her first full year at Salem Church Elementary School. We have been involved in this school and have had an opportunity to see it during the school day much of this year. I have found the school and the staff to be both pleasant, inviting and dynamic. Her teacher and the guidance councilor have been outstanding in supporting her transition to this new school. I am very impressed with the amount of time the staff spends voluntarily either before class (the Ecology Club) or after school on various school projects. A partial list of these after-school projects includes Science Night, Math Night, Book Fair, International Night and Yearbook Ice Cream Social. The school works hard make these events fun as well as educational. Generally, parental support is excellent. The PTA is very active and well supported by the staff.
—Submitted by Thomas Connolly, a parent


Posted June 8, 2006

This is the best education you can give your child! We moved from Homestead, Fl where my son was the top of his class to here in Kindergarten and he had to repeat the entire year! They are AT LEAST a full grade ahead of most Florida schools. With a music room, an art room, computer lab, atate of the art library I can't say enough good things about this school. Teachers are the best!
—Submitted by Melissa Marrero, a parent


Posted January 20, 2006

I am a daycare provider and get lots of children who move to this area just to go to Salem Elem. I have found that Salem is a high quality school and its educational staff goes beyond teaching. I cant imagine my children going anywhere else.
—Submitted by Candice Lucas, a parent


Posted October 10, 2005

This school is good in most acspects. I would suggest this school.
—Submitted by Sierra, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

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: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 86% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 87% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 90% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
89%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

110 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 84% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
90%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 87% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
78%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 89% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students72%
Female students69%
Male students75%
Black students83%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic79%
White students63%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English72%
Not migrant72%

History and Social Science

All Students78%
Female students73%
Male students82%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic79%
White students77%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged73%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English80%
Not migrant78%

Math

All Students44%
Female students41%
Male students47%
Black students41%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic57%
White students39%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English42%
Not migrant44%

Science

All Students80%
Female students76%
Male students84%
Black students78%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic100%
White students73%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities92%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant80%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students85%
Female students85%
Male students84%
Black students92%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic76%
White students84%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficient students80%
Proficient in English85%
Not migrant85%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students52%
Female students53%
Male students52%
Black students38%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic52%
White students58%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficient students50%
Proficient in English52%
Not migrant52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students95%
Female students96%
Male students94%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged98%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant95%

English: Writing

All Students81%
Female students88%
Male students75%
Black students85%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian studentsn/a
White students79%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English82%
Not migrant81%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students36%
Female students37%
Male students34%
Black students28%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanicn/a
White students38%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged37%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English35%
Not migrant36%

Science

All Students96%
Female students93%
Male students98%
Black students96%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic92%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged96%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant96%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia 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 64% 57%
Black 17% 26%
Hispanic 15% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 0%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 6%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 33%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9600 Salem Church Rd.
Richmond, VA 23237
Phone: (804) 768-6215

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