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Salisbury Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,487 students in Salisbury Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Salisbury Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
1,487 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Salisbury Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
362 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
14%
# Black Students
66 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
847 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
57%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
178 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
80
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
103
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
106
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
112
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
112
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
118
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
137
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
133
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
132
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
120
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,234 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,631 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,234
$23,649
Spending / Student
$27,631
$23,073
Best Salisbury Township School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Montgomery St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Grades: 9-12
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gaskill Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Grades: K-4
| 484 students
Rank: #33.
Salisbury Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Grades: 5-8
| 479 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salisbury Township School District?
Salisbury Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,487 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury Township School District?
Salisbury Township School District is ranked #430 out of 679 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury Township School District?
57% of Salisbury Township School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salisbury Township School District?
Salisbury Township School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Salisbury Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,631 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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