For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,544 students in Greensburg Salem School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Greensburg Salem School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
2,544 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Greensburg Salem School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#259 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
57%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.58
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
107 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
14%
# Black Students
165 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
7%
14%
# White Students
2,002 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
79%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
257 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
181
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
215
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
156
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
200
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
183
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
190
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
210
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
193
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
196
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
212
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
217
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
189
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,318 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,538 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$49 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,318
$23,649
Spending / Student
$17,538
$23,073
Best Greensburg Salem School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nicely Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
55 Mclaughlin Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2865
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2865
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Metzgar Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
140 Cc Hall Drive
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 668-2237
New Alexandria, PA 15670
(724) 668-2237
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Greensburg-salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65 Mennel Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2960
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2960
Grades: 9-12
| 820 students
Rank: #44.
Amos K Hutchinson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
810 Welty St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2885
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2885
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #55.
Greensburg-salem Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Main St
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2930
Greensburg, PA 15601
(724) 832-2930
Grades: 6-8
| 599 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,544 students.
What is the rank of Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District is ranked #260 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Greensburg Salem School District?
79% of Greensburg Salem School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Greensburg Salem School District?
Greensburg Salem School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Greensburg Salem School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,538 is less than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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