Summary:
The Salisbury Township School District in Pennsylvania has one middle school, Salisbury Middle School, which serves students in grades 5-8. While the school has some positive attributes, such as decent performance on English Language Arts tests, it struggles in several areas compared to state and district averages, particularly in mathematics.
Salisbury Middle School has a diverse student population, with a significant proportion of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's academic performance is inconsistent, with proficiency rates in PSSA Math tests ranging from 17.9% for 8th grade to 44.3% for 5th grade, which are significantly lower than the state and district averages. In contrast, the school's PSSA English Language Arts proficiency rates are generally on par with or above the state and district averages.
The school's overall performance ranking within the state has fluctuated in recent years, indicating that its performance may be influenced by factors beyond just academic achievement. Additionally, the relatively low per-student spending and higher-than-average student-teacher ratio at Salisbury Middle School may be contributing to the academic challenges observed. Addressing these areas of concern and leveraging the school's diverse student population could be key priorities for the district and school leadership.
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