Serving 386 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Salisbury Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 386 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Salisbury Elementary School's student population of 386 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
386 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The Triton Regional School District is committed to maintaining a school environment free of harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, pregnancy s
School Rankings
Salisbury Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salisbury Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1143 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Salisbury Elementary School's ranking?
Salisbury Elementary School is ranked #1143 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Salisbury Elementary School often compared to?
Salisbury Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Seabrook Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Salisbury Elementary School?
386 students attend Salisbury Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Salisbury Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Salisbury Elementary School?
Salisbury Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Salisbury Elementary School offer ?
Salisbury Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Salisbury Elementary School part of?
Salisbury Elementary School is part of Triton School District.
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