Lower Salford Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Lower Salford Elementary School served 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 85-89% | 73% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 75-79% | 70% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 11% |
| Black | 3% | 15% |
| White | 85% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Souderton Area School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Lower Salford Elementary School is Souderton Area Senior High School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Indian Valley Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Harleysville Indian Valley Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 762 students10
0.4 miles
130 Maple Ave
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-8896 0.4 6-8 762 - Harleysville Oak Ridge Elementary School Math: 73% | Reading: 78%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 518 students10
1.0 miles
465 Moyer Rd
Harleysville, PA 19438
(215) 256-6633 1 K-5 518 - Souderton Souderton Area Senior High School Math: 79% | Reading: 88%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 2,236 students10
2.1 miles
625 Lower Road
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2808 2.1 9-12 2,236 - Telford Vernfield Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 74%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 478 students10
2.2 miles
960 Long Mill Road
Telford, PA 18969
(215) 721-0606 2.2 K-5 478 - Souderton Franconia Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 80%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 492 students10
2.8 miles
366 Harleysville Pike
Souderton, PA 18964
(215) 723-2596 2.8 K-5 492
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