Steelton-Highspire El Sch vs Swatara MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Steelton-Highspire El Sch
Steelton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
821 students
Swatara MS
Steelton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
| Measure | Steelton-Highspire El Sch Steelton, Pennsylvania | Swatara MS Steelton, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1521 of 1,627 | #439 of 521 |
| National rank | #46939 of 50,301 | #11738 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 821 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 105.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 25% |
| city | Steelton | Steelton |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swatara MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 16.4).
- •Swatara MS does better on math proficiency (25% vs 6%).
- •Swatara MS does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 22%).
- •Swatara MS does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
- •Steelton-Highspire El Sch is the larger school with 821 students compared with 611.
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 Steelton-Highspire El Sch better than Swatara MS?
On the Success Index (US), Swatara MS ranks higher (31.0 vs 16.4 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 Steelton-Highspire El Sch and Swatara MS?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Steelton and Steelton in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Steelton-Highspire El Sch: 821. Swatara MS: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Steelton-Highspire El Sch and Swatara MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Steelton-Highspire El Sch is 1521st of 1,627 and Swatara MS is 439th of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).