Salisbury MS

479 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

479

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Salisbury MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	261
Hispanic	122
Black	27
Asian	7
Two or More	60
American Indian	2

White
261 (54.5 %)
Hispanic
122 (25.5 %)
Two or More
60 (12.5 %)
Black
27 (5.6 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Salisbury Township SD
Phone:	(610)791-0830
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 112

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 137