Top Rankings
Steptoe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 44 students in Steptoe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Washington.
Public School in Steptoe School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WA)
# Schools
1 School
2,565 Schools
# Students
44 Students
1,102,128 Students
# Teachers
4 Teachers
62,276 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steptoe School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 306 school districts in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#33 out of 307 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.69
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
5%
9%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
89%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
9%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$913,000
$20,715 MM
Spending
$858,000
$21,212 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,627
$22,261
Spending / Student
$12,806
$19,082
Best Steptoe School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Steptoe Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12 Tennessee Street
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Steptoe, WA 99174
(509) 397-3119
Grades: PK-8
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steptoe School District?
Steptoe School District manages 1 public schools serving 44 students.
What is the rank of Steptoe School District?
Steptoe School District is ranked #34 out of 306 school districts in Washington (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Steptoe School District?
89% of Steptoe School District students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steptoe School District?
Steptoe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 18:1.
Recent Articles
Navigating Special Needs Education: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents and Educators
We explore special needs in children, including learning disabilities, autism, and ADHD. We suggest some insights on diagnosis, support strategies, and educational approaches, empowering parents and educators to provide effective assistance to children with special needs.
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
