Salem Junior High

sajhs.nebo.edu

950 Students

Middle School 7th - 9th

School Overview

Salem Junior High, located in Salem, Utah, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7 through 9 as part of the Nebo School District. The school is deeply integrated into the small-town atmosphere of Salem, focusing on providing a supportive transition between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while offering a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and student clubs, which are intended to foster both academic growth and social development during the middle school years.

The school emphasizes a "student-first" approach, utilizing technology and collaborative teaching methods to prepare pupils for success at the secondary level. By maintaining a balance between rigorous core coursework and elective programs, Salem Junior High aims to create a well-rounded educational environment. The school’s official website serves as a primary hub for parents and students, providing access to academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events, reflecting its commitment to transparent communication with the local community.

950

Total Students

41.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salem Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	764
Hispanic	139
Black	8
Asian	3
Two or More	33
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
764 (80.4%)
Hispanic
139 (14.6%)
Two or More
33 (3.5%)
Black
8 (0.8%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Nebo District
Phone:	(801)423-6558
Website:	http://sajhs.nebo.edu
Grade Range:	7th - 9th
Total Students:	950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 8 495

Grade 9 455