Steelton-Highspire El Sch vs Paxtang El Sch
Steelton-Highspire El Sch has a higher overall rating of 5.6/10 compared to 4.4/10. Steelton-Highspire El Sch is significantly larger with 759 students, about 2.7× the size of Paxtang El Sch (280). In math proficiency, Paxtang El Sch leads at 27.0%.
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Steelton-Highspire El Sch
Steelton, PA
5.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
759 students
Paxtang El Sch
Harrisburg, PA
4.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
280 students
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| Metric | Steelton-Highspire El Sch | Paxtang El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.4 | 6.0 |
| Growth Score | 8.5 | 3.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 100% |
| Environment Score | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| State Rank | #1,890 of 2,848 | #2,468 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 34th | 13th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Steelton-Highspire El Sch | Paxtang El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 6.0% | 27.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Steelton-Highspire El Sch | Paxtang El Sch |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 6th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 759 | 280 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 100.0% |
| District | Steelton-Highspire SD | Central Dauphin SD |
| City | Steelton | Harrisburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Steelton (17113) | Harrisburg (17111) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,554 | $84,314 |
| Median Home Value | $141,300 | $225,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,091 | $1,309 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 14.8% | 33.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.4% | 6.7% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 22 min |