Catasauqua MS vs George D Steckel El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catasauqua MS
Catasauqua · Public middle · Grades 5–8
477 students
George D Steckel El Sch
Whitehall · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
561 students
| Measure | Catasauqua MS Catasauqua, Pennsylvania | George D Steckel El Sch Whitehall, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #400 of 521 | #839 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #9938 of 15,369 | #19777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 477 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| city | Catasauqua | Whitehall |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George D Steckel El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 39.4).
- •George D Steckel El Sch does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •George D Steckel El Sch does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •Catasauqua MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.1% vs 98.8%).
- •George D Steckel El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •George D Steckel El Sch is the larger school with 561 students compared with 477.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catasauqua MS better than George D Steckel El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), George D Steckel El Sch ranks higher (57.7 vs 39.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catasauqua MS and George D Steckel El Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Catasauqua and Whitehall in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catasauqua MS: 477. George D Steckel El Sch: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catasauqua MS and George D Steckel El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Catasauqua MS is 400th of 521 and George D Steckel El Sch is 839th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).