Salisbury Middle School

Summary:

Salisbury Middle School is a public middle school located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 479 students. The school is part of the Salisbury Township School District, which is ranked 290 out of 610 school districts in Pennsylvania and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salisbury Middle School faces several academic challenges. The school has consistently ranked in the middle range of Pennsylvania middle schools, with performance on PSSA tests below the state and district averages in most subject areas and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Math (30.3%) and Science (45.6%) are significantly lower than the state averages (40.4% and 65.8%, respectively). However, the school performs better in English Language Arts, with a proficiency rate of 58.9% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average of 53%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with higher rankings for male students and students with disabilities compared to female students and multi-racial students.

Salisbury Middle School's performance is generally lower than the nearby high-performing schools, such as Southern Lehigh Middle School, Eyer Middle School, and Springhouse Middle School, which are all ranked in the top 25% of Pennsylvania middle schools. These nearby schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in Math, Science, and English Language Arts compared to Salisbury Middle School. Additionally, Salisbury Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio and lower spending per student compared to some of the higher-performing nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 3301 Devonshire Rd
       Allentown, PA  18103-6907


(610) 791-0830

District: Salisbury Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
406th of 891 Pennsylvania Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $44 Help


Students who attend Salisbury Middle School usually attend:

High:    Salisbury Senior High School

Feeder schools for Salisbury Middle School:

Elementary:    Salisbury Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  479

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.5%
Hispanic:
25.5%
Two or more races:
12.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salisbury Middle School ranks better than 54.4% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.8. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Salisbury Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), Hispanic (25.5%), two or more races (12.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury Middle School is $44.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salisbury Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury Middle School 406th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Salisbury Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Salisbury Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury Township School District 290th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salisbury Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.24 88th 643 86.3%
2004 86.68 63rd 663 90.5%
2005 91.37 33rd 687 95.2%
2006 68.12 243rd 736 67.0%
2007 80.88 94th 749 87.4%
2008 81.57 86th 753 88.6%
2009 80.30 101st 770 86.9%
2010 78.92 126th 805 84.3%
2011 80.19 112th 825 86.4%
2012 75.60 194th 834 76.7%
2013 69.86 242nd 758 68.1%
2014 62.23 311th 728 57.3%
2015 62.93 309th 835 63.0%
2016 52.55 463rd 870 46.8%
2017 52.19 452nd 877 48.5%
2018 52.36 459th 861 46.7%
2019 42.94 551st 891 38.2%
2021 48.94 425th 797 46.7%
2022 42.96 533rd 883 39.6%
2023 53.68 428th 893 52.1%
2024 55.80 406th 891 54.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.45 91st 187 51.3%
2024 41.26 104th 199 47.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.96 531st 874 39.2%
2024 50.34 439th 877 49.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 51.82 442nd 860 48.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.78 353rd 660 46.5%
2024 58.53 195th 672 71.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.82 376th 870 56.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.51 183rd 362 49.4%
2024 53.46 146th 362 59.7%
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Rank History for White students at Salisbury Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.84 331st 681 51.4%
2024 52.04 299th 673 55.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of 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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by a parent
Monday, December 31, 2018

Open Quote This school went down hill over the past 5 years. They switched to electronic books and now the teachers don't even teach any more. The traching staff has also been infected with Social Justice Warriors who push an agenda that teaches about white privilege and transgenderism to 12 and 13 year old students. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Salisbury Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 6 4 4 0 n/a n/a -8 477
1989 486 6 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1990 505 3 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 511 10 16 4 2 n/a n/a 0 543
1992 554 11 8 9 1 n/a n/a 0 583
1993 557 16 12 9 1 n/a n/a 0 595
1994 548 15 11 10 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1995 549 11 12 22 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1996 549 11 12 22 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1997 528 8 12 21 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1998 550 13 21 14 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1999 531 12 16 15 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2000 547 16 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 614 12 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 646
2002 590 17 11 19 10 n/a n/a 0 647
2003 590 17 11 19 10 n/a n/a 0 647
2004 576 32 12 21 3 n/a n/a 0 644
2005 544 30 11 33 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2006 499 27 17 50 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2007 488 24 22 50 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 469 23 21 52 1 n/a n/a 7 573
2009 444 27 20 60 1 n/a n/a 8 560
2010 454 27 20 58 0 n/a n/a 10 569
2011 447 27 13 63 0 0 12 0 562
2012 323 18 13 42 0 0 8 0 404
2013 279 21 13 42 1 0 16 0 372
2014 278 20 17 56 1 0 20 0 392
2015 289 10 10 40 1 0 15 0 365
2016 291 11 9 43 0 0 25 0 379
2017 276 12 8 43 0 0 38 0 377
2018 255 14 12 50 0 0 39 0 370
2019 250 14 10 64 0 0 42 0 380
2020 247 20 12 74 0 1 41 0 395
2021 308 27 12 96 0 1 68 0 512
2022 276 25 12 97 0 1 62 0 473
2023 261 27 7 122 2 0 60 0 479

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 33.4 14.2 n/a
1989 507 33.9 14.9 n/a
1990 526 38.3 13.7 0
1991 543 37.4 14.5 n/a
1992 583 41.4 14.0 n/a
1993 595 33.1 18.0 n/a
1994 584 36.6 16.0 n/a
1995 594 35.7 16.6 n/a
1996 594 35.7 16.6 n/a
1997 569 35.1 16.2 n/a
1998 598 36.0 16.6 n/a
1999 574 38.5 14.9 n/a
2000 582 39.7 14.7 9.1
2001 646 40.9 15.8 10.1
2002 647 42.6 15.2 10.8
2003 647 42.6 15.2 10.8
2004 644 41.9 15.4 10.4
2005 618 43.4 14.2 11.3
2006 594 42.4 14.0 14.5
2007 585 42.5 13.8 15.7
2008 573 43.5 13.2 14.1
2009 560 42.7 13.1 15.9
2010 569 43.3 13.1 18.1
2011 562 42.3 13.2 16.7
2012 404 32.3 12.5 24
2013 372 27.3 13.5 27.2
2014 392 27.5 14.2 32.9
2015 365 28.0 13.0 25.2
2016 379 27.0 14.0 31.9
2017 377 28.3 13.2 35.3
2018 370 28.3 13.0 41.1
2019 380 27.8 13.6 37.6
2020 395 27.5 14.3 32.2
2021 512 34.2 14.9 25.4
2022 473 33.2 14.2 34.9
2023 479 32.4 14.7 48.2

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 Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 477 33.4 14.2 n/a
1989 507 33.9 14.9 n/a
1990 526 38.3 13.7 0
1991 543 37.4 14.5 n/a
1992 583 41.4 14.0 n/a
1993 595 33.1 18.0 n/a
1994 584 36.6 16.0 n/a
1995 594 35.7 16.6 n/a
1996 594 35.7 16.6 n/a
1997 569 35.1 16.2 n/a
1998 598 36.0 16.6 n/a
1999 574 38.5 14.9 n/a
2000 582 39.7 14.7 9.1
2001 646 40.9 15.8 10.1
2002 647 42.6 15.2 10.8
2003 647 42.6 15.2 10.8
2004 644 41.9 15.4 10.4
2005 618 43.4 14.2 11.3
2006 594 42.4 14.0 14.5
2007 585 42.5 13.8 15.7
2008 573 43.5 13.2 14.1
2009 560 42.7 13.1 15.9
2010 569 43.3 13.1 18.1
2011 562 42.3 13.2 16.7
2012 404 32.3 12.5 24
2013 372 27.3 13.5 27.2
2014 392 27.5 14.2 32.9
2015 365 28.0 13.0 25.2
2016 379 27.0 14.0 31.9
2017 377 28.3 13.2 35.3
2018 370 28.3 13.0 41.1
2019 380 27.8 13.6 37.6
2020 395 27.5 14.3 32.2
2021 512 34.2 14.9 25.4
2022 473 33.2 14.2 34.9
2023 479 32.4 14.7 48.2

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 Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $464 (2.0%) $23,219 (98.0%) $23,682
2020 $418 (1.9%) $21,437 (98.1%) $21,855
2021 $1,778 (11.3%) $14,001 (88.7%) $15,779
2022 $01 (2.3%) $43 (97.7%) $44

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 551st of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 428th of 893 Middle schools
 13.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Salisbury Middle School)2728.4
 1.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Middle School)61.967.3
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Salisbury Middle School)22.619.8
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Middle School)62.152.2
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Salisbury Middle School)17.817.9
 0.1%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Salisbury Middle School)52.956.9
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury Middle School)46.359.5
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Salisbury Middle School)22.727
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Salisbury Middle School)52.956.9
 4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salisbury Middle School)57.257.8
 0.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students380479
 26.1%
African American1427
 92.9%
American Indian02
Asian107
 30%
Hispanic64122
 90.6%
Pacific Islander00
White250261
 4.4%
Two or More Races4260
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.6%48.2%
 10.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Salisbury Middle School

Salisbury Middle School ranks 406th of 891 Pennsylvania middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Salisbury Middle School usually go on to attend Salisbury Senior High School

Students at Salisbury Middle School are 54% White, 25% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 6% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 479 students attended Salisbury Middle School.


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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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