The Salem School Division is pleased to announce that all six of its schools received high marks in the Virginia Department of Education’s new accountability program. Salem High School and South Salem Elementary School each received the state’s “Distinguished” recognition while Andrew Lewis Middle, West Salem Elementary, G.W. Carver Elementary, and East Salem Elementary each garnered “On Track” designations.
“The inaugural Student Performance and Support Framework results confirm the great work happening every day in Salem.,” said Dr. Curtis Hicks, Salem City Schools Superintendent. “We are extremely proud of the momentum across our entire division, especially when you consider that most of our On Track schools have scores approaching Distinguished status.”
The inaugural School Performance and Support Framework report that was released this week, represents the culmination of four years of collaboration, research, planning, and investment designed to better communicate school performance to parents and communities. The hope is that this data will help to better identify where schools and students need additional support to thrive and elevate innovation and excellence.
“Countless variables influence student achievement, but three constants in Salem never change: our outstanding staff, our unwavering commitment to our students, and our collective desire to be the best.” Said Hicks. “As with everything we do here, we aim to perform at the highest level, and this new accountability system will serve as a benchmark we will continue to strive toward in the years ahead.”
The Virginia Department of Education evaluates schools based on Mastery, Growth, Readiness, and Graduation. The rankings are based on 100-point scales, and the “Distinguished” designation means a school is exceeding expectations.