Best Public Schools in Gap, PA


Summary:

The city of Gap, Pennsylvania is home to a single school, Salisbury Elementary School, which serves students from kindergarten through 6th grade and is part of the Pequea Valley School District. Salisbury Elementary School has a predominantly white student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Academically, Salisbury Elementary School's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming the district and state in math proficiency for grades 3 and 4, but falling behind in grades 5 and 6. The school's 4th-grade science proficiency rate is higher than both the district and state averages, but its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are more variable, with the school performing better than the district and state in 3rd grade but lagging behind in the higher grades. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 may contribute to its academic performance.

Despite the school's higher-than-average spending per student of $24,634, the factors influencing Salisbury Elementary School's academic performance are complex and warrant further investigation. Understanding the specific challenges faced by the school, as well as the strategies and resource allocation used to address them, could provide valuable insights to improve student outcomes and ensure the school's continued success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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