Summary:
The 15558 zip code is home to a single public high school, Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 124 students. The school is part of the Salisbury-Elk Lick School District, which is ranked 333 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School has faced declining performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 514 out of 681 high schools in 2024-2025 to 597 out of 674 in 2022-2023, earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance, as measured by PSSA and Keystone Exam proficiency rates, is generally below state and district averages, indicating challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students. Additionally, the school serves a high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 45.97% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's academic performance challenges, it spends a relatively high amount per student at $29,364, which is higher than the state average. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 7.1 could be a potential strength, but it alone does not guarantee better academic outcomes. Overall, the data suggests that Salisbury-Elk Lick Junior/Senior High School is facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and further investigation and targeted interventions may be needed to improve student outcomes.
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