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Sinking Springs Elementary School vs. North Salem Elementary School

Should you attend Sinking Springs Elementary School or North Salem Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sinking Springs Elementary School
2850 Susquehanna Trail
York, PA 17406
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
North Salem Elementary School
5161 N Salem Church Rd
Dover, PA 17315
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

North Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 623 students in grades 4-6, Sinking Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, North Salem Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-6
K-5
Total Students
623 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sinking Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Salem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sinking Springs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Salem Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sinking Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Salem Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sinking Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Central York School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Salem Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Dover Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1123 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#655 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sinking Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Salem Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in PA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sinking Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sinking Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sinking Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Salem Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sinking Springs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Salem Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
52
Grade 1 Students
-
64
Grade 2 Students
-
66
Grade 3 Students
-
67
Grade 4 Students
201
49
Grade 5 Students
233
72
Grade 6 Students
189
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sinking Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sinking Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sinking Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sinking Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sinking Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Central York School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Salem Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Dover Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sinking Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sinking Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sinking Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Central York School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Salem Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Dover Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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