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Bates

53 Liberty Hill Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, United States

+1 (978) 740-1250

http://spsbates.salemk12.org/pages/index

3.0

Overall Rating

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Bates Overview

About This School

Bates is a public elementary in Salem, Massachusetts, serving 410 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels of 32% in ELA and 27% in math. The school maintains a 12:1 student-teacher ratio with 32 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $66,368. Additionally, the school provides support through a ratio of 149 students per counselor. Students at Bates are 52% male and 48% female. The student body is composed of 49% White, 36% Hispanic, 7% Black, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Asian students.

410

Total Students

PK-5

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

32 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts32%

Mathematics27%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

149:1

Bates Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

32%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 31%State Avg: 44%

27%

Mathematics

City Avg: 23%State Avg: 42%

N/A

Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 11.1:1

State Avg: 12.5:1

149

Students per Counselor

Bates Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$66,368

City Avg: $66,368

State Avg: $85,529

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor149:1

Bates Student Demographics

Student Body

51.95%

Male

47.8%

Female

Total Enrollment: 410 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White48.78%

Hispanic35.61%

Asian1.22%

Black7.32%

Two or More Races4.88%

Native American1.46%

Bates Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Bates

Q: What is Bates?

A: Bates is a elementary public located in Salem.

Q: How many students attend Bates?

A: Bates has approximately 410 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Bates is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Bates

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

Schoolary Research Team

Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Bates - Salem, MA

Quick Facts about Bates
School Name	Bates
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	53 Liberty Hill Avenue, Salem, MA 01970, Salem, MA
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (978) 740-1250
Total Students	410
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	32
Rating	3/10
ELA Proficiency	32%
Math Proficiency	27%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Bates

What is Bates?

Bates is a elementary public located in Salem.

How many students attend Bates?

Bates has approximately 410 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates?

The student-teacher ratio at Bates is 12:1.

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