Salem Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Lithonia, GA Grades 06–08 Suburb: Large Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA SchoolScore™ B (72.1)
  • 827 Students
  • 65.0 Teachers (FTE)
  • 12.7:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (678)676-9402 Phone

Salem Middle School is a public Middle school located in Lithonia, GEORGIA, operated by the DeKalb County school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 827 students enrolled; a 12.7:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Suburb: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Georgia Middle School Average
Enrollment
827.0
State avg: 765.0
▲ 8% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
12.72:1
State avg: 14.1:1
▼ 10% better
Free Lunch %
100.0%
State avg: 73.5%
▲ 36% worse
School Details
School Name
Salem Middle School
NCESSCH ID
130174000222
State School ID
GA-644-0291
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
5333 Salem Rd
City
Lithonia
State
Georgia
ZIP Code
30038
County
DeKalb County
Metro Area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Suburb: Large
Cong. District
1304
State Leg. Upper
13010
State Leg. Lower
13115
Latitude
33.6769
Longitude
-84.1722
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
827
Total Students
👩‍🏫
65.0
Teachers FTE
📐
12.7:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
65.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)65.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 827 100%
Not Applicable 389 47%
District Info
District Name
DeKalb County
LEAID
1301740
State LEA ID
GA-644
Phone
(678)676-1200
Website
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Stone Mountain
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$1,789,697K
Federal Revenue
$192,183K
State Revenue
$574,958K
Local Revenue
$1,022,556K
Total Expenditure
$1,483,983K
Instruction Exp.
$806,139K
Support Services
$534,763K
Other Current Exp.
$78,600K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Salem Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Salem Middle School?
827 students are enrolled at Salem Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Salem Middle School have?
Salem Middle School has 65.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1.
What grades does Salem Middle School serve?
Salem Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
Is Salem Middle School a charter school?
Salem Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Salem Middle School located in?
Salem Middle School is located in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area.
What school district does Salem Middle School belong to?
Salem Middle School is part of the DeKalb County school district.
How much does DeKalb County spend per student?
The DeKalb County district spends approximately $1,794,417,170 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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