Excellent
#1115 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Step Charter EL
Elementary School · Step Charter School · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11250 S WILCREST DR, Houston, TX 77099
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Step Charter EL score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Step Charter EL 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 Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), 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
$48,735
Median home value
$176,800
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Arrow Academy - Liberation AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Kipp Shine PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Cummings ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 544 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Step Charter School
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $15,687NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Step Charter EL is listed in STEP CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Step Charter EL
Step Charter EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Step Charter School, serving approximately 292 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,115 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Step Charter EL
What grades does Step Charter EL serve?
Step Charter EL serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Step Charter EL?
Step Charter EL has an enrollment of approximately 292 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Step Charter EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Step Charter EL is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Step Charter EL rank in TX?
Step Charter EL ranks #1,115 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Step Charter EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Step Charter EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Step Charter EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Step Charter EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Step Charter EL a charter school?
Yes, Step Charter EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Step Charter EL a Title I school?
No, Step Charter EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Step Charter EL?
81.8% of students at Step Charter EL 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 292
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (281) 988-7797
- Area population (ZIP 77099)
- 49,271
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
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 77099; 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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