Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lower Salford Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Lower Salford Elementary School?
357 students attend Lower Salford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Lower Salford Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lower Salford Elementary School?
Lower Salford Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lower Salford Elementary School offer ?
Lower Salford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Lower Salford Elementary School part of?
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