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Steelton-highspire EL Sch
Elementary School · Steelton-highspire Sd · Steelton, PA
A Steelton-highspire Sd elementary school where students score 59 points below what's typical for similar communities.
250 Reynders Avenue, Steelton, PA 17113
- Math 9% vs PA 44% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steelton-highspire EL Sch score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 74%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 15% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 24% (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 38 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Steelton-highspire 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,309/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Steelton), 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
$60,554
Median home value
$141,300
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
59.7%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 17113; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-community EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Learning & SharingPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Foose SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Paxtang EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 280 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Steelton-highspire Sd
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,725NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steelton-highspire EL Sch is listed in Steelton-Highspire SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steelton-highspire EL Sch
Steelton-highspire EL Sch is a public elementary school in Steelton, PA, part of Steelton-highspire Sd, serving approximately 759 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,794 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steelton-highspire EL Sch
What grades does Steelton-highspire EL Sch serve?
Steelton-highspire EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Steelton-highspire EL Sch?
Steelton-highspire EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steelton-highspire EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Steelton-highspire EL Sch is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steelton-highspire EL Sch rank in PA?
Steelton-highspire EL Sch ranks #2,794 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Steelton-highspire EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Steelton-highspire EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Steelton-highspire EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steelton-highspire EL Sch has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Steelton-highspire EL Sch a charter school?
No, Steelton-highspire EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steelton-highspire EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Steelton-highspire EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dauphin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (717) 704-3826
- Area population (ZIP 17113)
- 11,786
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 17113; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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