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Best Schools in Steelton, PA
Steelton, PA has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 3,894 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Steelton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Steelton, PA
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1590 Students
2. Steelton-highspire Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Steelton-highspire Sd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 599 Students
Best Middle Schools in Steelton, PA
The top middle schools in Steelton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Swatara Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 539 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Steelton, PA
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Dauphin Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 428 Students
2. Steelton-highspire El Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
22.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
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 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, 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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- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Steelton
4 of 4 schools in Steelton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2F: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Steelton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.