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Salisbury Township SD 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 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,479 students in Salisbury Township SD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Salisbury Township SD School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,941 Schools
# Students
1,479 Students
1,670,866 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
120,617 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Salisbury Township SD School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#377 out of 677 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.57
# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,847 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
72,843 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
315 Students
227,380 Students
% Hispanic Students
22%
14%
# Black Students
74 Students
240,366 Students
% Black Students
5%
14%
# White Students
876 Students
1,044,106 Students
% White Students
59%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,435 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
175 Students
81,301 Students
% of Two or more races Students
12%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
6,075
# Students in K Grade:
96
118,975
# Students in 1st Grade:
92
117,721
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
122,752
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
123,313
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
124,259
# Students in 5th Grade:
100
126,511
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
127,241
# Students in 7th Grade:
132
131,426
# Students in 8th Grade:
128
134,903
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
145,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
134
134,246
# Students in 11th Grade:
119
128,592
# Students in 12th Grade:
133
129,745
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,398 is higher than the state median of $23,665. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,780 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,398
$23,665
Spending / Student
$27,780
$23,089
Best Salisbury Township SD School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Sr. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 E Montgomery St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Grades: 9-12
| 516 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 Gaskill Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Grades: K-4
| 490 students
Rank: #33.
Salisbury MiddleSchool
(Math: 18% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Grades: 5-8
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salisbury Township SD School District?
Salisbury Township SD School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,479 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury Township SD School District?
Salisbury Township SD School District is ranked #384 out of 660 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 SD School District?
59% of Salisbury Township SD School District students are White, 22% 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 SD School District?
Salisbury Township SD 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 SD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,780 is higher than the state median of $23,089. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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