Salisbury-Elk Lick School District

The Salisbury-Elk Lick School District in Pennsylvania operates two schools: Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School and Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School. The data shows a significant performance gap between the two schools, with the elementary school consistently outperforming the high school on standardized tests.

Salisbury-Elk Lick Elementary School appears to be the standout school in the district, with higher test scores in math and English language arts compared to the district and state averages. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 274 elementary schools in Pennsylvania. In contrast, Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School has struggled, with a 1-star rating and ranking in the bottom half of Pennsylvania high schools. The high school's test scores, particularly in math, are significantly lower than the district and state averages.

The data also reveals that the junior/senior high school spends significantly more per student ($29,364) compared to the elementary school ($22,216), despite having lower academic performance. Additionally, the high school's test scores have been declining over the past few years, suggesting that the district may need to focus on improving academic outcomes at the secondary level. The socioeconomic factors, such as the higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the elementary school, may also contribute to the performance gap between the two schools.