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 14:1.
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
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)85-89%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
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