Salisbury Elementary

Summary:

Salisbury Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Salisbury, MA, with around 420 students. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, it consistently ranks in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools in academic performance.

Salisbury Elementary's proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation assessments are generally below the state and Triton district averages across all grades and subjects, particularly in 6th grade ELA where only 16.33% of students were proficient in 2023-2024, compared to 39.68% statewide. The school's performance also lags behind nearby schools like Pine Grove and Newbury Elementary, which are also part of the Triton district but consistently outperform Salisbury on MCAS assessments. Schools in the neighboring Pentucket and Newburyport districts, such as Dr. John C. Page School and Francis T. Bresnahan Elementary, also significantly outperform Salisbury Elementary.

However, Salisbury Elementary has shown strengths in supporting its homeless student population, ranking in the top 3-5 schools in the state for this subgroup in recent years. The school has also seen a gradual decrease in its White student population, from 83.57% in 2020-2021 to 81.19% in 2022-2023, with corresponding increases in Hispanic and students of two or more races. Overall, Salisbury Elementary faces challenges in academic achievement, particularly in ELA and for its White and special education student subgroups, and the school needs to identify and address the root causes of its underperformance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 100 Lafayette Rd.
       Salisbury, MA  01952-1999


(978) 463-5852

District: Triton

SchoolDigger Rank:
578th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,694 Help


Students who attend Salisbury Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Triton Regional Middle School
High:    Triton Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.7 Help
Number of students:  420

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.2%
Hispanic:
10.2%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salisbury Elementary ranks worse than 63.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Triton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (81.2%), Hispanic (10.2%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury Elementary is 10.7. 1 elementary schools in the Triton School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury Elementary is $20,694. 1 elementary schools in the Triton School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salisbury Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury Elementary 578th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Salisbury Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Triton:

SchoolDigger ranks Triton 135th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salisbury Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.85 596th 884 32.6%
2004 45.47 514th 882 41.7%
2005 48.71 489th 887 44.9%
2006 39.28 600th 911 34.1%
2007 47.80 528th 911 42.0%
2008 54.66 445th 908 51.0%
2009 60.19 389th 909 57.2%
2010 56.91 425th 920 53.8%
2011 45.06 566th 924 38.7%
2012 42.34 589th 930 36.7%
2013 46.37 543rd 928 41.5%
2014 51.94 496th 926 46.4%
2015 54.69 452nd 914 50.5%
2016 47.42 530th 932 43.1%
2017 36.25 643rd 938 31.4%
2018 37.39 622nd 934 33.4%
2019 40.46 595th 942 36.8%
2021 37.41 602nd 936 35.7%
2022 35.55 611th 932 34.4%
2023 29.38 659th 928 29.0%
2024 37.76 578th 916 36.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.21 605th 886 31.7%
2019 48.70 452nd 896 49.6%
2021 44.23 496th 894 44.5%
2022 43.14 513th 905 43.3%
2023 42.40 371st 703 47.2%
2024 43.20 373rd 731 49.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.89 414th 685 39.6%
2019 56.44 276th 700 60.6%
2021 53.52 295th 705 58.2%
2022 47.30 394th 772 49.0%
2023 36.87 510th 757 32.6%
2024 46.18 390th 760 48.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.76 4th 17 76.5%
2021 81.43 2nd 17 88.2%
2022 50.72 3rd 11 72.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.73 617th 893 30.9%
2019 35.78 621st 902 31.2%
2021 42.95 535th 898 40.4%
2022 37.67 572nd 901 36.5%
2023 35.03 579th 887 34.7%
2024 35.35 577th 886 34.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.82 524th 656 20.1%
2019 27.71 501st 665 24.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 577th 898 35.7%
2019 46.84 507th 907 44.1%
2021 33.85 610th 904 32.5%
2022 33.96 611th 908 32.7%
2023 25.64 679th 896 24.2%
2024 40.93 530th 891 40.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.11 627th 925 32.2%
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Rank History for White students at Salisbury Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.32 633rd 772 18.0%
2019 26.28 636th 780 18.5%
2021 24.35 641st 765 16.2%
2022 24.15 628th 764 17.8%
2023 18.18 670th 762 12.1%
2024 19.97 652nd 753 13.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Reviews:
by a parent on FaceBook
Sunday, January 17, 2016

Open Quote The principal is a jerk. Special education is like pulling teeth. Moved out of district completely after finding out about their lawsuit in special education and the bad experience we've had with it. Had to involve a lawyer/advocate just to get through. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Salisbury Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 598 12 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1996 598 12 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 626
1997 645 9 4 7 3 n/a n/a 0 668
1998 639 11 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1999 594 11 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 611
2000 568 8 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2001 740 8 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 752
2002 710 12 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 734
2003 710 12 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 734
2004 704 7 2 10 6 n/a n/a 0 729
2005 653 3 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 672
2006 630 2 6 16 2 n/a n/a 6 662
2007 597 2 8 17 1 n/a n/a 7 632
2008 586 4 17 21 1 n/a n/a 7 636
2009 579 4 15 23 1 0 8 0 630
2010 561 5 19 29 1 0 11 0 626
2011 521 6 24 21 2 0 13 0 587
2012 481 5 22 30 2 0 12 0 552
2013 461 6 21 25 2 0 14 0 529
2014 467 4 18 21 1 0 16 0 527
2015 461 2 15 18 1 2 19 0 518
2016 460 3 19 26 0 3 23 0 534
2017 423 13 18 21 0 3 16 0 494
2018 458 12 17 24 1 2 14 0 528
2019 445 12 14 27 0 0 17 0 515
2020 409 14 11 33 1 0 15 0 483
2021 356 14 11 28 2 2 13 0 426
2022 354 16 11 30 2 1 14 0 428
2023 341 18 8 43 1 0 9 0 420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salisbury Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 626 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 626 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 668 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 659 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 611 n/a 0.0 0
2000 589 n/a 0.0 30.4
2001 752 n/a 0.0 19
2002 734 n/a n/a 18.4
2003 734 n/a n/a 18.4
2004 729 45.0 16.2 17.1
2005 672 47.7 14.1 15.5
2006 662 50.1 13.2 18
2007 632 43.0 14.7 19.8
2008 636 45.7 13.9 20.5
2009 630 47.2 13.3 22.4
2010 626 46.6 13.4 32.9
2011 587 44.6 13.1 38.2
2012 552 42.8 12.8 38
2013 529 44.2 11.9 46.9
2014 527 41.1 12.8 46.1
2015 518 44.0 11.7 42.9
2016 534 43.0 12.4 n/a
2017 494 42.6 11.5 n/a
2018 528 42.8 12.3 n/a
2019 515 43.3 11.8 n/a
2020 483 40.2 12.0 n/a
2021 426 41.8 10.1 n/a
2022 428 41.4 10.3 n/a
2023 420 39.0 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salisbury Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 626 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 626 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 668 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 659 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 611 n/a 0.0 0
2000 589 n/a 0.0 30.4
2001 752 n/a 0.0 19
2002 734 n/a n/a 18.4
2003 734 n/a n/a 18.4
2004 729 45.0 16.2 17.1
2005 672 47.7 14.1 15.5
2006 662 50.1 13.2 18
2007 632 43.0 14.7 19.8
2008 636 45.7 13.9 20.5
2009 630 47.2 13.3 22.4
2010 626 46.6 13.4 32.9
2011 587 44.6 13.1 38.2
2012 552 42.8 12.8 38
2013 529 44.2 11.9 46.9
2014 527 41.1 12.8 46.1
2015 518 44.0 11.7 42.9
2016 534 43.0 12.4 n/a
2017 494 42.6 11.5 n/a
2018 528 42.8 12.3 n/a
2019 515 43.3 11.8 n/a
2020 483 40.2 12.0 n/a
2021 426 41.8 10.1 n/a
2022 428 41.4 10.3 n/a
2023 420 39.0 10.7 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salisbury Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,277 (7.1%) $16,821 (92.9%) $18,098
2020 $752 (4.0%) $18,145 (96.0%) $18,896
2021 $1,105 (5.3%) $19,589 (94.7%) $20,694

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 595th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 659th of 928 Elementary schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary)4235.1
 6.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Triton)5145.2
 5.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)3234.4
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Triton)3535.1
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary)4813.3
 34.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Triton)5535.2
 19.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)3822.6
 15.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Triton)4648.5
 2.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary)6139.6
 21.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Triton)6050.3
 9.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)5725.9
 31.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Triton)5348.4
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Salisbury Elementary)5332.7
 20.3%
   5th Grade Science (Triton)5853.2
 4.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary)4131.2
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Triton)5651
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)4035
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Triton)5152.6
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salisbury Elementary)4829.4
 18.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Triton)5546.5
 8.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Salisbury Elementary)4329.5
 13.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Triton)4845
 3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Salisbury Elementary)5332.7
 20.3%
   All Grades Science (Triton)5954.9
 4.1%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students515420
 18.4%
African American1218
 50%
American Indian01
Asian148
 42.9%
Hispanic2743
 59.3%
Pacific Islander00
White445341
 23.4%
Two or More Races179
 47.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salisbury Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Salisbury Elementary.

Salisbury Elementary ranks 578th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Salisbury Elementary are 81% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Salisbury Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Triton Regional Middle School
High : Triton Regional High School


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