When was the school established?
During the 2003-04 school year we are celebrating 150 years having been established in 1853.

Who attends Salem Lutheran School?
Students from eight school districts attend Salem. About 38% of the student body is Lutheran, 62% belong to non-Lutheran congregations. Currently, there are 125 children in early childhood, birth through age pre-kindergarten, and 300 students in grades kindergarten through eight.

Will you have a high school some day?
We already do! Concordia Lutheran High School is our association high school. About 95% of our eighth graders transfer there after graduating from eighth grade.

What is your school mission statement?
"Empowering a new generation of leaders for service to Christ."

What is your vision of the future for the school?
"We desire to be a community of believers teachers, staff, students and parents serving God in a world that is not." "For we were created in His image to serve Him lifelong." Genesis 1:27

How will you accomplish your vision?
Through developing authentic relationships with God and others, teaching and implementing biblical stewardship principles and by using a Christ-centered curriculum.

Is the school accredited?
Yes, through the Texas Education Agency, by TEPSAC (Texas Private School Accreditation Commission), in accordance with Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part 11, Chapter 97, Non-Public Schools.

Do you use a measure of standardized testing?
ITBS (Iowa Test of Basic Skills) is taken annually by students in grades three through eight. Over the past five years, the average school percentile is 92%. When compared to all schools who take the test nationally, Salem Lutheran School scored better than 91% of them. 8% of the schools scored higher.

Are the teachers professionally trained?
All of our classroom teachers have bachelor’s degrees. 20% have advanced degrees. Many teachers have multi-state certification.

Are the teachers experienced?
Our least experienced teacher has four years of experience and our senior staffer has over thirty years of experience. Combined, we have over 400 years of experience! In addition, our faculty is 39% male.

How is Salem different from other Christian schools?
Salem School is owned and operated by Salem Lutheran Church and is an outreach ministry. The school is governed by the School Commission, using Policy Based Governance. Members are elected by the Salem Congregational Assembly and are accountable to the Salem Elders and Salem Directors.