Top Rankings
Steilacoom Hist. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,098 students in Steilacoom Hist. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Washington.
Public Schools in Steilacoom Hist. School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,559 Schools
# Students
3,098 Students
1,098,526 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
62,827 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Steilacoom Hist. School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 307 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#78 out of 307 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
49%
Graduation Rate
91%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.68
# American Indian Students
16 Students
14,183 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
233 Students
94,906 Students
% Asian Students
8%
9%
# Hispanic Students
627 Students
279,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
26%
# Black Students
237 Students
52,182 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
1,423 Students
535,720 Students
% White Students
46%
49%
# Hawaiian Students
55 Students
15,326 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
503 Students
96,280 Students
% of Two or more races Students
16%
9%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
21,595
# Students in K Grade:
213
78,516
# Students in 1st Grade:
242
80,876
# Students in 2nd Grade:
224
77,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
229
80,230
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
81,002
# Students in 5th Grade:
231
80,530
# Students in 6th Grade:
221
81,104
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
81,726
# Students in 8th Grade:
239
84,624
# Students in 9th Grade:
263
88,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
235
88,215
# Students in 11th Grade:
249
84,959
# Students in 12th Grade:
217
89,533
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,818 is higher than the state median of $18,857. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,896 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$61 MM
$20,715 MM
Spending
$52 MM
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,818
$18,857
Spending / Student
$16,896
$19,309
Best Steilacoom Hist. School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steilacoom High School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #22.
Chloe Clark Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Palisade Boulevard
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7100
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7100
Grades: K-3
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1750 Bob's Hollow Ln
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200
Dupont, WA 98327
(253) 583-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 711 students
Rank: #44.
Saltars Point Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 3rd Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2600
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2600
Grades: 4-5
| 482 students
Rank: #55.
Cherrydale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Galloway
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2570
Grades: K-3
| 367 students
Rank: #66.
Anderson Island Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13005 Camus Road
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(206) 884-4901
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(206) 884-4901
Grades: PK-3
| 25 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Three
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 874-5445
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 874-5445
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Developmental Preschool
Magnet School
511 Chambers Street
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2238
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2238
Grades: PK
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Steilacoom Pride Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
54 Sentinel Drive
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Steilacoom, WA 98388
(253) 983-2300
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Steilacoom Hist. School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,098 students.
What is the rank of Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Steilacoom Hist. School District is ranked #73 out of 307 school districts in Washington (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Washington school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steilacoom Hist. School District?
46% of Steilacoom Hist. School District students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steilacoom Hist. School District?
Steilacoom Hist. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 17:1.
What is Steilacoom Hist. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,896 is less than the state median of $19,309. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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