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Salem Heights Elementary School vs. Scott Elementary School

Should you attend Salem Heights Elementary School or Scott Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Salem Heights Elementary School
3495 Liberty Rd S
Salem, OR 97302
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Scott Elementary School
4700 Arizona Ave Ne
Salem, OR 97305
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Salem Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Scott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
255 students
521 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Salem Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Scott Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Salem Heights Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Scott Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Salem Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Scott Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Salem Heights Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Scott Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#868 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
#1143 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Salem Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Scott Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
11%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Salem Heights Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Scott Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 20% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Salem Heights Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Scott Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
77
Grade 1 Students
39
89
Grade 2 Students
47
97
Grade 3 Students
38
91
Grade 4 Students
45
94
Grade 5 Students
48
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Salem Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Scott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Salem Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Scott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Salem Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Scott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Salem Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Scott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
57%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Salem Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Scott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Salem Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Scott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Salem Heights Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Scott Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Salem Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Scott Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Salem Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Scott Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Salem Heights Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Scott Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Salem-Keizer School District 24j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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