The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 72%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)30-34%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)20-24%
72%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)1%
4%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
9%
Black
(09-10)84%
15%
White
(09-10)4%
72%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
88%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% PA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 72% PA state average).
How many students attend Steele School?
276 students attend Steele School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Steele School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Steele School offer ?
Steele School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Steele School part of?
Steele School is part of Harrisburg City School District.
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