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George D Steckel Elementary School

Whitehall-Coplay SD · Lehigh County · 2928 Zephyr Blvd, Whitehall, PA 18052.0

(610)435-1521

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5/10
#852
Rank 852 out of 1,545
Top 55%
English Language Arts4/10 · #972 · 37th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #724 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Steckel Elementary sits in Whitehall, a working-class Lehigh Valley community just north of Allentown that offers a more affordable entry point into the greater Bethlehem-Allentown metro area. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with math scores showing a bit more strength than English, making it a decent fit for families who want a solid neighborhood school without the pressure of a highly competitive district. Families who value community roots, reasonable commutes to Allentown or Bethlehem, and a no-frills public school experience will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

253 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
116 (46%)
White
90 (36%)
African American
21 (8%)
Multiple Races
15 (6%)
Asian
11 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners26 (10%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged142 (56%)
Students with Disabilities58 (23%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

561
Enrollment
43.3
Teachers (FTE)
13:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #444 · 72nd percentile

88 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found