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#5480 of 8,552 schools in TX
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy
High School · Edgewood ISD · San Antonio, TX
An Edgewood ISD high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
607 SW 34TH ST, San Antonio, TX 78237
- Math 20% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
89.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steam at the Fine Arts Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,229/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Antonio), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,233
Median home value
$103,000
Median rent
$987/mo
College educated
5.8%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
29.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78237; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Monterrey Park College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | 6–12 | 0.8 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Burleson CenterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | 12 | 1.1 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Jubilee - Lake View University PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Memorial H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 846 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Edgewood ISD
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #3 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is listed in EDGEWOOD ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steam at the Fine Arts Academy
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is a public high school in San Antonio, TX, part of Edgewood ISD, serving approximately 261 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,480 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steam at the Fine Arts Academy
What grades does Steam at the Fine Arts Academy serve?
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steam at the Fine Arts Academy rank in TX?
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy ranks #5,480 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Steam at the Fine Arts Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Steam at the Fine Arts Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steam at the Fine Arts Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Steam at the Fine Arts Academy a charter school?
No, Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steam at the Fine Arts Academy a Title I school?
No, Steam at the Fine Arts Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steam at the Fine Arts Academy?
89.7% of students at Steam at the Fine Arts Academy 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Bexar County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.0%
- Phone
- (210) 898-4200
- Area population (ZIP 78237)
- 36,930
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 78237; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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