Salem Academy Charter School Commended for MCAS Scores

The spring 2010 MCAS Scores are in, and Salem Academy Charter School has been recognized by the state for academic excellence.

According to a press release from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (ESE), Salem Academy ranked 161^st on a list of 187 "Commendation Schools" recognized by Gov. Deval Patrick for "academic growth and continued success in closing achievement gaps."

Schools within Salem's Public School District did not make the list.

Both Superintendent William Cameron and Assistant Superintendent Dr. Steven O'Brien declined to comment. Cameron said officials would review information from each of the district's nine principals and meet with the director of special education before making a public comment. 

Full results are available at the ESE Web site.

Salem Academy Charter School Results

Salem Academy Charter School's state recognition was based on the following data from the DOE:

308 students enrolled as of March 2010

March 2010 Low Income # - 141

March 2010 Low Income % - 45.8

March 2010 Special Education - 68

March 2010 Special Education % - 22.1

March 2010 Limited English Proficient - 15

March 2010 Limited English Proficient % - 4.9