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Salem School

2756 Lower New Germany Road, Frostburg, MD, 21532-0215 -

School Notes Overview:

The Maryland Salem Children's Trust, Inc., provides a home, family, counseling and education to children who have been abused, neglected abandoned. Set against a backdrop of old-growth cherry, maple, pine and oak trees in the Appalachians and bordered by exquisite Meadow Mountain and pristine state forest in beautiful Garrett County, Salem is a haven for children who have experienced repeated trauma at a young age. It is a sanctuary whose mission is to glorify God and respect His creation through promoting reconciliation and peace in a world of broken promises and failed responsibilities. From its humble beginnings in a single residence nearly three decades ago to the nine structures now in use and a complete range of therapeutic services, Salem has grown steadily through divine guidance and the help of a world-wide network of friends. In its almost-three decades it has served 400 children between the ages of six and 18. ...

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School Overview:

	Salem School
School Type	Special Education School
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades 3 - 12
County	Garrett County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	28 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	36%	31%
Students by Grade
	Grade 3 - 1 students
	Grade 4 - 2 students
	Grade 5 - 2 students
	Grade 6 - 2 students
	Grade 7 - 2 students
	Grade 8 - 4 students
	Grade 9 - 8 students
	Grade 10 - 4 students
	Grade 11 - 2 students
	Grade 12 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	177 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The Maryland Salem Children's Trust, Inc., provides a home, family, counseling and education to children who have been abused, neglected abandoned. Set against a backdrop of old-growth cherry, maple, pine and oak trees in the Appalachians and bordered by exquisite Meadow Mountain and pristine state forest in beautiful Garrett County, Salem is a haven for children who have experienced repeated trauma at a young age. It is a sanctuary whose mission is to glorify God and respect His creation through promoting reconciliation and peace in a world of broken promises and failed responsibilities. From its humble beginnings in a single residence nearly three decades ago to the nine structures now in use and a complete range of therapeutic services, Salem has grown steadily through divine guidance and the help of a world-wide network of friends. In its almost-three decades it has served 400 children between the ages of six and 18.
Profile last updated: 02/16/2009

In the News:

Determined McFarland completes Salem 5K (Cumberland Times-News)
posted on July 26, 2009 at 04:17:17 am
It was somehow fitting that 14-year-old Sydney McFarland finished last in the first Salem Challenge 5K run.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (21532)	School Zip (21532)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	14,601 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	28%	32%
Population Average Age	32 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$28,472	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	65% / 35%