Greensburg Salem School District

The Greensburg Salem School District in Pennsylvania consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that Nicely Elementary School and Metzgar Elementary School are the standout performers, with significantly higher proficiency rates on PSSA tests compared to the district and state averages. These two elementary schools have earned 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating they are among the top-performing schools in the state.

At the high school level, Greensburg-Salem High School has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% and a low dropout rate of 1.6%. However, its Keystone Exam proficiency rates are mixed, with higher performance in Literature but lower performance in Algebra I and Biology compared to the district and state. In contrast, Greensburg-Salem Middle School has lower PSSA proficiency rates, particularly in Math, compared to the elementary schools.

The schools in the Greensburg Salem School District have similar spending per student, ranging from $16,288 to $17,853, and relatively low student-teacher ratios, suggesting that these factors alone may not be the primary drivers of academic performance. The data highlights the strong performance of Nicely and Metzgar Elementary Schools, while also identifying potential areas for improvement at the middle and high school levels within the district.