Roosevelt El Sch vs Salisbury SHS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roosevelt El Sch
Allentown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students
Salisbury SHS
Allentown · Public high · Grades 9–12
546 students
| Measure | Roosevelt El Sch Allentown, Pennsylvania | Salisbury SHS Allentown, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1423 of 1,627 | #280 of 618 |
| National rank | #44238 of 50,301 | #4606 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 631 | 546 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 546 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 62% |
| city | Allentown | Allentown |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury SHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 21.0).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on math proficiency (62% vs 23%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 38%).
- •Salisbury SHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 98.4%).
- •Roosevelt El Sch does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.6).
- •Roosevelt El Sch is the larger school with 631 students compared with 546.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Roosevelt El Sch better than Salisbury SHS?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury SHS ranks higher (64.7 vs 21.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Roosevelt El Sch and Salisbury SHS?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Allentown and Allentown in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roosevelt El Sch: 631. Salisbury SHS: 546. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roosevelt El Sch and Salisbury SHS rank in Pennsylvania?
Roosevelt El Sch is 1423rd of 1,627 and Salisbury SHS is 280th of 618 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).