The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Science. The lowest is 42% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Salladasburg El Sch
Salladasburg Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grade in Jersey Shore, a small riverside borough in Lycoming County about fifteen miles west of Williamsport. The school sits outside the historic downtown core, on the district's central campus, and has a small enrollment for its grade band, with a modest number of students in each grade.
The student body is predominantly white, with nearly all students identifying as white or multiracial, and a minimal Hispanic enrollment. Roughly half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting moderate economic need in the school's catchment area. Special education enrollment and English learner enrollment data were not available.
State testing results show mixed performance across subjects. In the most recent available math and English language arts assessments, the school's proficiency rates sat below half of students meeting the state standard. In science, assessed more recently, proficiency was stronger. The school performs in the top quartile relative to other districts in Lycoming County when overall proficiency across tested subjects is averaged.
However, families should be aware of a significant structural change. The district voted in November 2024 to close Salladasburg Elementary at the end of the 2024-25 school year, consolidating its students into Jersey Shore Elementary School. The district cited building repair costs and declining enrollment across the district as driving reasons; the closure is expected to save the district a substantial annual amount. This means that if your child currently attends Salladasburg, they will transfer to Jersey Shore Elementary beginning next school year, with new attendance boundaries and bus routes. Class sizes at the receiving school will increase, and Salladasburg as a separate building will no longer exist.
Jersey Shore itself is a close-knit community with a strong historic district and outdoor recreation access. The borough sits along the West Branch Susquehanna River and is the southern gateway to the Pine Creek Rail Trail. Population has declined gradually over recent decades, though median household income has risen, suggesting slow reinvestment rather than rapid growth. Manufacturing and healthcare are the largest local industries. The borough is car-oriented, with most shopping and dining locally owned rather than chain-based.
At the district level, the Jersey Shore Area School District has added a new Medical Assisting and Health Careers career and technical education pathway beginning in 2024-25, reflecting the region's strong health care employment base. This represents a curriculum expansion for high school students pursuing CTE options, though it does not directly affect elementary grades.
If you are considering this school, the closure announcement is the dominant fact. Families in the Salladasburg attendance area will not have this school as an option beyond the current year. Current Salladasburg students and families planning to enroll should plan for transition to Jersey Shore Elementary and adjust expectations for classroom size and peer environment accordingly. For parents in Jersey Shore Elementary's current area or weighing schools within the district, understanding that Salladasburg is closing and its students will be absorbed into Jersey Shore is essential context for enrollment planning.
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