Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Salisbury, Pennsylvania, with a student population of just 117. The school is part of the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District, which is ranked 386 out of 606 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

The school faces several challenges, including a very homogeneous student population that is 96-97% White, significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Somerset Area Junior-Senior High School and Rockwood Area Junior/Senior High School. Academically, the school's performance has been inconsistent, ranging from a 1-star to a 4-star rating in recent years, and its test scores are consistently lower than state and district averages, particularly in Math and Science. Additionally, the school serves a relatively economically disadvantaged population, with 41-48% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Despite these challenges, the school has made investments in resources, such as a very low student-teacher ratio ranging from 6.4 to 7.4 over the past 3 years. The district has also increased the school's spending per student from $19,606 in 2018-2019 to $22,350 in 2021-2022. However, the impact of these investments on student outcomes has been inconsistent, suggesting that more targeted interventions may be necessary to improve the school's overall performance and provide a high-quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 200 Smith Ave
       Salisbury, PA  15558


(814) 662-2741

District: Salisbury-Elk Lick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
597th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,350 Help


Feeder schools for Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.7 Help
Number of students:  117

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.6%
Asian:
1.7%
Two or more races:
1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School ranks better than 60.2% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.19. (See more...)
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Compare Details Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 88.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.13. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 Racial makeup is: White (96.6%), Asian (1.7%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School is 6.7. (See more...)
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Compare Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School employs 17.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School is $22,350.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School 355th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School 597th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Salisbury-Elk Lick School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Salisbury-Elk Lick School District 386th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 57.18 328th 643 49.0%
2004 61.15 315th 663 52.5%
2005 50.82 414th 687 39.7%
2006 66.22 268th 736 63.6%
2007 65.13 288th 749 61.5%
2008 53.68 417th 753 44.6%
2009 50.75 469th 770 39.1%
2010 40.17 588th 805 27.0%
2011 55.00 460th 825 44.2%
2012 65.78 337th 834 59.6%
2013 68.56 263rd 758 65.3%
2014 35.71 534th 728 26.6%
2015 47.27 480th 835 42.5%
2016 45.43 521st 870 40.1%
2017 60.89 358th 877 59.2%
2018 71.23 243rd 861 71.8%
2019 60.81 382nd 891 57.1%
2021 35.07 536th 797 32.7%
2022 31.08 602nd 883 31.8%
2023 60.19 355th 893 60.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.09 353rd 681 48.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 26.39 484th 583 17.0%
2004 71.27 172nd 590 70.8%
2005 63.87 234th 593 60.5%
2006 79.47 88th 604 85.4%
2007 78.09 99th 615 83.9%
2008 78.06 100th 621 83.9%
2009 55.62 325th 632 48.6%
2010 51.12 386th 649 40.5%
2011 79.45 81st 660 87.7%
2012 26.74 544th 664 18.1%
2013 50.09 357th 591 39.6%
2014 10.31 526th 580 9.3%
2015 28.90 537th 680 21.0%
2016 66.89 276th 677 59.2%
2017 18.71 549th 663 17.2%
2018 27.34 523rd 673 22.3%
2019 43.61 470th 693 32.2%
2021 79.40 89th 537 83.4%
2023 11.13 597th 674 11.4%
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Rank History for high school White students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 4.01 562nd 577 2.6%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Department 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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Enrollment information for Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1989 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1990 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1991 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 169 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1993 186 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1994 184 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 185
1995 204 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 204 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 207 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1998 221 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1999 217 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 218
2000 216 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2001 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2002 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2003 193 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2004 195 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
2005 206 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2006 203 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2007 202 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2008 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
2009 173 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 173
2010 160 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2011 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 146
2012 140 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 141
2013 133 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 134
2014 140 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 140
2015 142 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 143
2016 127 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 128
2017 122 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 124
2018 109 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 111
2019 107 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 109
2020 111 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 113
2021 117 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 121
2022 120 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 125
2023 113 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 117

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-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 20.0 9.3 n/a
1989 177 20.0 8.8 n/a
1990 171 20.0 8.5 0
1991 171 20.0 8.5 n/a
1992 170 20.0 8.5 n/a
1993 187 15.8 11.8 n/a
1994 185 15.8 11.7 n/a
1995 205 17.8 11.5 n/a
1996 205 17.8 11.5 n/a
1997 211 17.8 11.9 n/a
1998 222 17.8 12.5 n/a
1999 218 18.8 11.6 n/a
2000 217 19.0 11.4 36.9
2001 197 20.5 9.6 35.5
2002 193 20.0 9.7 39.4
2003 193 20.0 9.7 39.4
2004 195 20.0 9.8 36.4
2005 206 19.0 10.8 36.9
2006 204 20.0 10.2 36.3
2007 204 20.0 10.2 35.8
2008 192 20.1 9.6 30.7
2009 173 19.9 8.7 29.5
2010 161 19.0 8.4 34.2
2011 146 18.0 8.1 30.1
2012 141 18.0 7.8 36.2
2013 134 17.1 7.8 30.6
2014 140 17.3 8.0 38.6
2015 143 18.0 7.9 37.8
2016 128 20.0 6.4 42.2
2017 124 19.6 6.3 46.8
2018 111 18.6 5.9 44.1
2019 109 18.6 5.8 48.6
2020 113 18.6 6.0 n/a
2021 121 18.6 6.4 47.9
2022 125 16.7 7.4 44
2023 117 17.3 6.7 41

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-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 186 20.0 9.3 n/a
1989 177 20.0 8.8 n/a
1990 171 20.0 8.5 0
1991 171 20.0 8.5 n/a
1992 170 20.0 8.5 n/a
1993 187 15.8 11.8 n/a
1994 185 15.8 11.7 n/a
1995 205 17.8 11.5 n/a
1996 205 17.8 11.5 n/a
1997 211 17.8 11.9 n/a
1998 222 17.8 12.5 n/a
1999 218 18.8 11.6 n/a
2000 217 19.0 11.4 36.9
2001 197 20.5 9.6 35.5
2002 193 20.0 9.7 39.4
2003 193 20.0 9.7 39.4
2004 195 20.0 9.8 36.4
2005 206 19.0 10.8 36.9
2006 204 20.0 10.2 36.3
2007 204 20.0 10.2 35.8
2008 192 20.1 9.6 30.7
2009 173 19.9 8.7 29.5
2010 161 19.0 8.4 34.2
2011 146 18.0 8.1 30.1
2012 141 18.0 7.8 36.2
2013 134 17.1 7.8 30.6
2014 140 17.3 8.0 38.6
2015 143 18.0 7.9 37.8
2016 128 20.0 6.4 42.2
2017 124 19.6 6.3 46.8
2018 111 18.6 5.9 44.1
2019 109 18.6 5.8 48.6
2020 113 18.6 6.0 n/a
2021 121 18.6 6.4 47.9
2022 125 16.7 7.4 44
2023 117 17.3 6.7 41

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-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $672 (3.4%) $18,934 (96.6%) $19,606
2020 $766 (3.8%) $19,302 (96.2%) $20,069
2021 $1,531 (7.1%) $20,075 (92.9%) $21,606
2022 $4,993 (22.3%) $17,358 (77.7%) $22,350

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High 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 382nd of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 355th of 893 Middle schools
 3.1%
Ranks 470th of 693 High schoolsRanks 597th of 674 High schools
 20.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)29.431.6
 2.2%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)5063.2
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)33.315
 18.3%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)73.373.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)73.350
 23.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
11th Grade Algebra I (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)508.3
 41.7%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)5526.7
 28.3%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)68.426.7
 41.7%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%
All Grades Math (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)31.323
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)73.373.7
 0.4%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School)60.656.4
 4.2%
   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 Students109117
 7.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic00
Pacific Islander00
White107113
 5.6%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%41%
 7.6%


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Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 117 students attended Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School.

Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School ranks in the bottom 11.4% of Pennsylvania high schools.

Students at Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School are 97% White, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.


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