Act 35 of 2003 required the Department of Education to establish a numerical school ranking system that is based on student performance.  The Arkansas Department of Education recently released the 2010 achievement status rating for Arkansas schools.

Ranking scale of 1 to 5:
1 refers to a low-achieving school “in need of immediate improvement”
2 refers to a school “approaching standards(alert)”
3 refers to a school that is “meeting standards”
4 refers to a school that is “exceeding standards”
5 refers to “a school of excellence”  

2010 Salem Schools Rankings:
Salem Elementary           5 – A school of excellence
Salem High School           4 – Exceeding standards

I am very proud of the performance by our students and staff at both schools.  These results are not obtainable without dedicated students, teachers, and support staff.  I also want to express our appreciation to each parent and patron for their support.  Your support plays a crucial role in our schools performing at a high level.