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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,455 students in Salisbury Township 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 School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,932 Schools
# Students
1,455 Students
1,666,699 Students
# Teachers
107 Teachers
124,207 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salisbury Township School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#399 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
57%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
29%
16%
% Black
5%
14%
% White
53%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,899 is higher than the state median of $23,724. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,238 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$45 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,899
$23,724
Spending / Student
$28,238
$23,146
Best Salisbury Township School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Montgomery St
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 797-4107
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Gaskill Ave
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-2800
Gr: K-4 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Salisbury Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3301 Devonshire Rd
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 791-0830
Gr: 5-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Salisbury Township School District?
Salisbury Township School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,455 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury Township School District?
Salisbury Township School District is ranked #401 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
53% of Salisbury Township School District students are White, 29% 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 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Salisbury Township School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,238 is higher than the state median of $23,146. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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