Step Charter School School District
School District · Houston, Texas
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Evaluating Step Charter School?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Step Charter School as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Step Charter II
Houston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Step Charter EL
Houston · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Texas rank
#64 of 899
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,687
+$2,719 vs Texas median
District size
598 students
Smaller than Texas median
Top-Rated Schools in Step Charter School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Step Charter II | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Step Charter EL | 8.2 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Step Charter School
Step Charter School is a Houston, Texas school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 598 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1. District-level spending was $15,687 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 8.3/10, Step Charter School is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Step Charter II, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Step Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 55.4% and ELA proficiency of 57.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools.
District Map
Schools in Step Charter School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Step Charter School with test data.
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- Houston
- Total Enrollment
- 598
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- District spending per student
- $15,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Step Charter School?
Step Charter School has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Step Charter School?
The average composite rating for Step Charter School is 8.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Step Charter School?
Step Charter School's district-level spending was $15,687 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Step Charter School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Step Charter School is 15.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Step Charter School?
Step Charter II is the highest-rated school in Step Charter School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Step Charter School?
Across schools in Step Charter School with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.0%
How we rate schools
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- North East ISD (75)
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- Conroe ISD (66)
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- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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