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
Top Rankings
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North Salem Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 641 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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 384 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 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
4-6
K-5
Total Students
641 students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1123 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#655 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
61
Grade 1 Students
-
55
Grade 2 Students
-
68
Grade 3 Students
-
67
Grade 4 Students
195
75
Grade 5 Students
200
57
Grade 6 Students
245
1
Grade 7 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
% Hispanic
15%
11%
% Black
9%
5%
% White
65%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
94%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%