Eyre Elementary School

Eyre Elementary sits in one of Salem's more economically challenged neighborhoods, and its test scores reflect the very real barriers many of its families face — this is a school working hard in a tough context, not a fit for families prioritizing top academic benchmarks. Salem itself is a mid-sized capital city with a mix of government workers, agricultural communities, and a growing Latino population, and Eyre serves a community with deep roots in that diversity. Families drawn here are often those already connected to the neighborhood, and the school's value likely lies more in its community ties and support services than in its academic rankings.