Steelton-highspire Elementary School vs. Newberry Elementary School
Should I attend Steelton-highspire Elementary School or Newberry Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Steelton-highspire Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Newberry Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
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Community Size
Overview
Serving 730 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Steelton-highspire Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Newberry Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-5
Total Students
730 students
255 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2536 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1605 out of 2549 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
110
38
Grade 1 Students
110
48
Grade 2 Students
112
46
Grade 3 Students
110
35
Grade 4 Students
95
46
Grade 5 Students
107
42
Grade 6 Students
86
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
26%
3%
% Black
55%
3%
% White
11%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
