Serving 598 students in grades 6-8, Greensburg-salem Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greensburg-salem Middle School's student population of 598 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Greensburg-salem Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greensburg-salem Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1641 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Black
5%
14%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greensburg-salem Middle School's ranking?
Greensburg-salem Middle School is ranked #1641 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greensburg-salem Middle School often compared to?
Greensburg-salem Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greater Latrobe Junior High School, Brownsville Area Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Greensburg-salem Middle School?
598 students attend Greensburg-salem Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Greensburg-salem Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greensburg-salem Middle School?
Greensburg-salem Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greensburg-salem Middle School offer ?
Greensburg-salem Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Greensburg-salem Middle School part of?
Greensburg-salem Middle School is part of Greensburg Salem School District.
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