Summary:
The Salisbury, Pennsylvania area is home to two schools - Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School and Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School, both part of the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District. These schools demonstrate a mix of strengths and areas for improvement, with the elementary school excelling in math and science proficiency, and the high school boasting impressive graduation and low dropout rates.
Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School stands out for its consistently high math proficiency rates, exceeding the state average across all grade levels, and its exceptional science proficiency, with 94.8% of 4th graders scoring proficient or better. The school also benefits from a relatively small class size, with a student-teacher ratio of 9.2. In contrast, Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School impresses with its 100% four-year graduation rate and low dropout rate of 0.8%, significantly outperforming the state averages.
However, the data also reveals some areas of concern. There is a significant decline in math proficiency from the elementary to the high school level, suggesting a potential need to examine the math curriculum and instructional practices. Additionally, the high school's Keystone Exam results in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature are relatively low, indicating a need for targeted interventions to improve student outcomes on these important state assessments. The disparity in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school also raises equity concerns, which the district may need to address to ensure all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed.
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