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Steilacoom, Washington aerial view in 2024Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
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Schools in Steilacoom · Steilacoom Historical School District

Steilacoom’s public schools outscore 81% of Washington districts

On-time graduation in Steilacoom runs at 97%, above the Washington average (84%). The grade covers the public school district serving Steilacoom, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.

#73of 285 Washington townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 84% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
56%
▲ 3 pts vs WA 53%
2021–22
Math proficiency
42%
▲ 2 pts vs WA 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
97%
▲ 13 pts vs WA 84%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.7K
▼ 9% vs WA $18.4K
FY2024
Students per teacher
19.3
WA 17.7 · larger classes
Schools in town
3
2,511 students on the public path
In brief

Steilacoom’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 56% and math 42% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 97% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,713 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Pioneer Middle, then Steilacoom High. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Steilacoom’s grade

B+ Test scoresA+ Graduation

A−: better than 81% of Washington school districts, #73 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; graduation is the stronger of the two.

Washington school districts we grade (289)Better than 81%
Lower resultsHigher results
Washington towns with similar household incomes (269)Better than 85%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,492 test results and a graduating class of 218 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 84% of Steilacoom’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,430 in math, 1,555 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Steilacoom, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–3Cherrydale ElementarySteilacoom Historical School DistrictNo scores
6–8Pioneer Middlein DuPontNo scores
9–12Steilacoom HighSteilacoom Historical School DistrictNo scores

Steilacoom’s public schools are run by Steilacoom Historical School District, which also serves DuPont. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Steilacoom Historical School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 6 schools · 3,005 students, down 2% since 2020–21 · 19.3 per teacher (WA 17.7)
$16,713WA $18,444 · FY2024
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Test scores · 2021–22

Above the state in reading

Reading56%
State average 53.4% · 1555 students tested
Math42%
State average 40.1% · 1430 students tested

Steilacoom vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Washington towns that share Steilacoom’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SteilacoomA−Steilacoom Historical
University PlaceAUniversity Place
LakewoodCClover Park

Every school in Steilacoom

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Steilacoomby address
Cherrydale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–3
348 students15:1Rate it →
Saltars Point Elementary
Elementary · Grades 4–5
437 students17:1Rate it →
Steilacoom High
High · Grades 9–12
968 students24:1Rate it →
Also serving Steilacoomin other towns
Pioneer Middle
Middle · Grades 6–8 · DuPont
758 students21:1Rate it →

Questions about Steilacoom’s schools

Are Steilacoom’s schools good?

By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools Steilacoom children attend outscore 81% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #73 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 85%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Steilacoom in?

Steilacoom Historical School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,005 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Steilacoom kids go to high school?

Steilacoom High, with 968 students.

What is Steilacoom’s graduation rate?

97% of the class of 2023 in Steilacoom Historical School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.

How much does Steilacoom spend per student?

$16,713 in Steilacoom Historical School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.