District Overview
Located at 29 Highland Avenue in historic Salem, Massachusetts, the Salem school district serves as a vibrant, fully operational traditional public school system providing continuous education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. Nestled within a large suburban setting within the greater Boston-Cambridge-Newton metropolitan area, the district encompasses 11 operational schools that deliver accessible learning opportunities and specialized academic pathways for local youth. Families and educational researchers will find a well-connected community framework supported by a centralized administration, with broad digital resources and district information made accessible through their web portal at salemk12.org.

The district educates a diverse student body of 3,831 pupils, reflecting a rich multicultural community composed of 1,826 Hispanic students, 1,447 White students, 272 Black students, 165 multiracial students, and 89 Asian students, among other student backgrounds. To cultivate an engaging and supportive learning environment for its student body, the district relies on a substantial workforce totaling over 1,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This robust staffing context includes approximately 658 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 149 instructional aides, and roughly 697 dedicated support personnel, ensuring that students across all grade levels receive tailored instruction and strong wraparound services.
11
Total Schools
3,831
Total Students
658.1
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem
Demographic Student Count
White1,447
Hispanic1,826
Black272
Asian89
Two or More165
American Indian18
Pacific Islander6
  • Hispanic
    1,826 (47.8%)
  • White
    1,447 (37.8%)
  • Black
    272 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    165 (4.3%)
  • Asian
    89 (2.3%)
  • American Indian
    18 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    6 (0.2%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Salem
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle1
High3
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:11
Students:3,831*
Teachers (FTE):658.1*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Salem
Found 11 Schools