Excellent
#47 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Steinhatchee School
Elementary School · Taylor · Steinhatchee, FL
A Taylor elementary school where students score 35 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 790, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
- Math 82% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 70% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steinhatchee School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 22 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Steinhatchee School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,008/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,250
Median home value
$141,900
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
96.5%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32359; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in TAYLOR
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor County Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | Not available | 552 | Compare → |
| Taylor County Pre-kEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK | Not available | 152 | Compare → |
| Taylor County Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–2 | Not available | 635 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Taylor
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,512NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steinhatchee School is listed in TAYLOR; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steinhatchee School
Steinhatchee School is a public elementary school in Steinhatchee, FL, part of Taylor, serving approximately 122 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #47 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steinhatchee School
What grades does Steinhatchee School serve?
Steinhatchee School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Steinhatchee School?
Steinhatchee School has an enrollment of approximately 122 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steinhatchee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steinhatchee School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steinhatchee School rank in FL?
Steinhatchee School ranks #47 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Steinhatchee School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steinhatchee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Steinhatchee School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steinhatchee School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Steinhatchee School a charter school?
No, Steinhatchee School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steinhatchee School a Title I school?
No, Steinhatchee School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steinhatchee School?
74.6% of students at Steinhatchee School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 122
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Taylor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.6%
- Phone
- (352) 498-3304
- Area population (ZIP 32359)
- 1,406
- Area median age
- 58.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32359; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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