Summary:
The Whitehall-Coplay School District in Pennsylvania is home to three elementary schools: Zephyr Elementary School, Clarence M Gockley Elementary School, and George D Steckel Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade in the Whitehall-Coplay community.
Among the three elementary schools, George D Steckel Elementary School stands out as the top performer. The school had the highest proficiency rates in both Math (55%) and English Language Arts (43%) for all grades in the 2024-2025 school year, outperforming the district and state averages. Additionally, George D Steckel had the lowest student-teacher ratio at 12.6, and its per-student spending of $20,164 was lower than the $21,564 spent per student at Clarence M Gockley Elementary School.
While all three schools serve a high-need student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the data suggests that George D Steckel Elementary School may be a model of efficiency and effectiveness within the Whitehall-Coplay School District. However, the lack of historical ranking data for two of the schools makes it difficult to fully assess their long-term performance trends. Further analysis could explore the factors contributing to George D Steckel's success and the strategies the district is employing to support its high-need student population and improve outcomes district-wide.
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