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Salisbury Township School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,509 students in Salisbury Township School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Salisbury Township School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,509 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salisbury Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#428 out of 684 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
28%
15%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
54%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,793 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,228 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,793
$23,696
Spending / Student
$27,228
$23,119
Best Salisbury Township School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Sr. High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 E Montgomery St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gaskill Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Grades: K-4
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Grades: 5-8
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salisbury Township School District?
Salisbury Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,509 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury Township School District?
Salisbury Township School District is ranked #429 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 School District?
54% of Salisbury Township School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 11% 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 School District?
Salisbury Township 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 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,228 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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