George D Steckel Elementary School
George D Steckel Elementary School serves 589 students in grades 2-3.
George D Steckel Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
George D Steckel Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
George D Steckel Elementary School's student population of 589 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 589 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
George D Steckel Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of George D Steckel Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1007 out of 2820 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 26% | 11% |
| Black | 12% | 15% |
| White | 53% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Whitehall-Coplay School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to George D Steckel Elementary School is Innovative Arts Academy Charter School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Whitehall-coplay Middle School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clarence M Gockley Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Whitehall Clarence M Gockley Elementary School Grades: K-1 | 533 students
0.0 miles
2932 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 433-7551 0 K-1 533 - Whitehall Whitehall-coplay Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 66%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,065 student10
0.0 miles
2930 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 439-1439 0 6-8 1,065 - Catasauqua Innovative Arts Academy Charter School Charter School
Math: 4% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 403 students10
0.9 miles
330 Howertown Road
Catasauqua, PA 18032
(570) 350-2338 0.9 6-12 403 - Whitehall Whitehall High School Math: 63% | Reading: 70%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,426 student10
1.1 miles
3800 Mechanicsville Rd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 437-5081 1.1 9-12 1,426 - Whitehall Zephyr Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 64%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 4-5 | 675 students10
1.1 miles
2934 Zephyr Blvd
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 871-3671 1.1 4-5 675
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