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Salem Avenue Elementary School

1323 SALEM AVE EXT, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

About Salem Avenue Elementary School

Salem Avenue Elementary School is a public school in Hagerstown, Maryland, that teaches kids from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. There are 705 students, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 14:1; it means that each teacher can give each student personalized attention. The school focuses on teaching kids to read and write early, basic math skills, and extracurricular activities, as 22% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 46% scored at or above that level for reading. It has programs to make sure that all students feel welcome and included. About 68% of the students are from minority groups, mostly Hispanic and Black, and many of them can get free or reduced-price lunch, making it one of the best schools in Maryland for inclusivity. According to the U.S. News & World Report, 22% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 46% reached proficiency in reading. This shows that literacy skills are stronger. It is thought that spending per student is around $15,000 to $18,500 a year. Salem Avenue Elementary is in a stable neighborhood with median home values of about $210,000. The school benefits from active parental involvement and support from the community.

Salem Avenue Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1323 SALEM AVE EXT, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740

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Phone

(301) 766-8313

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 46% in Reading.
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Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
705
Total Students
$81624
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 86 IN STEM IN STATE

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 33.2%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 21.4%
Black 24%
Two+ Races 20.4%
Native Am. 1%
White
33.2%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
21.4%
Black
24%
Two+ Races
20.4%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 705
50.1%
353 Female
49.9%
352 Male

Student Population

705 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

340 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q1. What does the school do to make students more curious?

Ans. Teachers help students think for themselves by giving them open-ended questions, activities that require them to ask questions, and time to explore.

Q2. What kinds of routines in the classroom help kids stay on track?

Ans. Students know what to do with visual schedules, labeled materials, and daily routines.

Q3. What help do students get when they work in groups?

Ans. Staff show how to work together, give out roles, and make the classroom a safe place for group learning.

Q4. What programs help people improve their life skills?

Ans. Lessons use real-life situations to teach kids about responsibility, communication, and making choices.

Q5. What does the school do to honor the accomplishments of its students?

Ans. Recognition moments, shout-outs in class, and displays of work show how much progress students have made.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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