Best High Schools in Steelton, PA

High schools
2
Students
2,189
Avg actual
19%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Steelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Central Dauphin East Shs

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students

2. Steelton-highspire Hs

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

8%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Steelton-highspire Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 599 Students

Best Middle Schools in Steelton, PA

Middle schools
1
Students
539
Avg actual
26%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Steelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Swatara Ms

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Steelton, PA

Elementary schools
2
Students
1,166
Avg actual
23%
Avg projected
25%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Steelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

1. Tri-community El Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students

2. Steelton-highspire El Sch

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Steelton-highspire Sd • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 738 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Steelton, PA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Steelton, PA has a total population of 6,263 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Steelton, PA

3,894

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Steelton, PA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

22.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.20 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Steelton, PA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Steelton, PA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,604 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

60 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Steelton, PA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Steelton, PA

How many schools are in Steelton, PA?

Steelton, PA has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,894 students in total.

How do schools in Steelton perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in Steelton score 22% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Steelton meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Steelton?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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