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#1852 of 2,846 schools in PA
George D Steckel EL Sch
Elementary School · Whitehall-coplay Sd · Whitehall, PA
A Whitehall-coplay Sd elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2928 Zephyr Blvd, Whitehall, PA 18052
- Math 50% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs PA 55% (2024)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George D Steckel EL Sch score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 37 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where George D Steckel EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average615/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitehall), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,499
Median home value
$247,100
Median rent
$1,387/mo
College educated
26.8%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manarah Islamic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Whitehall Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Kratzer SchEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Francis H Sheckler EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–4 | 2.3 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Whitehall-coplay Sd
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
George D Steckel EL Sch is listed in Whitehall-Coplay SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George D Steckel EL Sch
George D Steckel EL Sch is a public elementary school in Whitehall, PA, part of Whitehall-coplay Sd, serving approximately 554 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,852 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George D Steckel EL Sch
What grades does George D Steckel EL Sch serve?
George D Steckel EL Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend George D Steckel EL Sch?
George D Steckel EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 554 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George D Steckel EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at George D Steckel EL Sch is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George D Steckel EL Sch rank in PA?
George D Steckel EL Sch ranks #1,852 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is George D Steckel EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
George D Steckel EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at George D Steckel EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George D Steckel EL Sch has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is George D Steckel EL Sch a charter school?
No, George D Steckel EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George D Steckel EL Sch a Title I school?
No, George D Steckel EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George D Steckel EL Sch?
100.0% of students at George D Steckel EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 554
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lehigh County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (610) 435-1521
- Area population (ZIP 18052)
- 29,271
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18052; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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