B
Good
74/100

Salem Heights Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3495 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
Overall
B
74/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
Reading 57% · Math 42% proficient · 59th percentile in Oregon
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Oregon schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

74
Repit Score
out of 100
255
Students
enrolled
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%59/100reading 67th percentile, math 51st percentile among Oregon elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Oregon schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +24 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Oregon. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+4 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+4 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Oregon state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White62%52%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts63rd percentile (list)
Hispanic50%30%reading +18 pts, math +4 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +4 pts, math +2 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3495 Liberty Rd S
City Salem
ZIP Code 97302
District 4110820
NCES School ID 411082000805
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 97302

Understanding the community around Salem Heights Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $80,439
Per Capita Income $44,716
Poverty Rate 7.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 38.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $381,700
Median Rent $1,172
Owner-Occupied 62.1%
Renter-Occupied 37.9%
View full data for ZIP 97302 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Salem Heights Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.4%
Female 50.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.9%
Hispanic/Latino 26.7%
Two or More Races 7.8%
Black 3.9%
Pacific Islander 2.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 255
Teachers (FTE) 13.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Salem Heights Elementary School?
Salem Heights Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 74 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Salem Heights Elementary School?
Salem Heights Elementary School has 255 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
What grades does Salem Heights Elementary School serve?
Salem Heights Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Salem Heights Elementary School receive per student?
Salem Heights Elementary School receives $22,282 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Salem Heights Elementary School in 97302 ▼
Avg Home Value
$467,145
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,457
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
37.9%

Other Schools in 97302

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026