Very Good
#917 of 2,846 schools in PA
Top 32% in state
Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs
High School · Salisbury-elk Lick Sd · Salisbury, PA
A Salisbury-elk Lick Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 68, Salisbury, PA 15558
- Math 34% vs PA 37% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs PA 56% (2024)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,375
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
15.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 15558; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| Meyersdale Area HSEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 9–12 | 3.9 mi | 264 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salisbury-elk Lick Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,947NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs is listed in Salisbury-Elk Lick SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs
Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs is a public high school in Salisbury, PA, part of Salisbury-elk Lick Sd, serving approximately 124 students in grades 7th-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #917 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs
What grades does Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs serve?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs has an enrollment of approximately 124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs?
The student-teacher ratio at Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs rank in PA?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs ranks #917 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs's MySchoolScout rating?
Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs a charter school?
No, Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs a Title I school?
No, Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs?
46.0% of students at Salisbury-elk Lick Jshs qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Somerset County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (814) 662-2741
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 15558)
- 2,021
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 15558; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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