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Schools in Steelton · Steelton-Highspire School District

Steelton’s public schools score below 97% of Pennsylvania districts on tests and graduation

In Steelton, 4% of tested students are proficient in math, below the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Steelton, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#1,034of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 92% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
13%
▼ 42 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
4%
▼ 32 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
70–74%
▼ 14–18 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$17.2K
▼ 16% vs PA $20.6K
FY2023
Students per teacher
14.5
PA 13.4 · larger classes
Schools in town
1
1,433 students on the public path
In brief

Steelton’s schools, in brief

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 13% of tested students were proficient in reading and 4% in math, against 55% and 36% statewide; 92% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

70–74% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania (the state reports Steelton’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $17,210 per student, against $20,551 across Pennsylvania (FY2023). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Steelton-Highspire HS. Enrollment is up 10% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Steelton’s grade

D− Test scoresD− Graduation

D−: better than 3% of Pennsylvania school districts, #1,034 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Both inputs trail the Pennsylvania average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 3%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1526)Better than 0%
D−DA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 654 test results and a graduating class of 93 could put Steelton anywhere from D− to D. The tests are from spring 2022, when 92% of Steelton’s students in the tested grades sat them (644 in math, 663 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Steelton, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–6Steelton-Highspire El SchSteelton-Highspire School DistrictD−
7–12Steelton-Highspire HSSteelton-Highspire School DistrictD−

Steelton’s public schools are run by Steelton-Highspire School District, which also serves Highspire. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Steelton-Highspire School DistrictGrades K–12 · 2 schools · 1,433 students, up 10% since 2020–21 · 14.5 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$17,210PA $20,551 · FY2023
D−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading13%
State average 55.1% · 663 students tested
Math4%
State average 36.1% · 644 students tested

Steelton vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Steelton’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SteeltonD−Steelton-Highspire
SwataraC+Central Dauphin
Lower SwataraCMiddletown Area
HighspireD−Steelton-Highspire

Every school in Steelton

2 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Steeltonby address
Steelton-Highspire El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–6
D−
821 students13:1Rate it →
Also serving Steeltonin other towns
Steelton-Highspire HS
High · Grades 7–12
D−
612 students16:1Rate it →

Questions about Steelton’s schools

Are Steelton’s schools good?

On Pennsylvania’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Steelton children attend score below 97% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade, #1,034 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Steelton in?

Steelton-Highspire School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,433 students in 2 schools (2024–25).

What is Steelton’s graduation rate?

70–74% of the class of 2023 in Steelton-Highspire School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Steelton spend per student?

$17,210 in Steelton-Highspire School District (FY2023), against $20,551 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.