SALISBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Salisbury MS is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Salisbury Township SD school district, located in Allentown, PA with about 370 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, Salisbury MS has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Salisbury Middle School is located in the Salisbury Township School District in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum that emphasizes core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies—while providing students with opportunities to engage in exploratory arts, technology, and physical education. The school aims to create a supportive transition between elementary and high school by fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.
Beyond the classroom, Salisbury Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, music programs, and various interest-based clubs. The school culture is centered on the district's commitment to community engagement and preparing students for the rigors of the high school experience. By maintaining a focus on personalized learning and building strong relationships between staff and students, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational environment for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Salisbury MS at (610) 791-0830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Allentown, PA 18103-6907
(610) 791-0830
SALISBURY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Allentown, PA with about 370 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Salisbury Township SD
- Total Students:
- 370
- Teachers:
- 28.38
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 370 students
- White
- 68.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 13.5%
- Two or more races
- 10.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.