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#5891 of 8,552 schools in TX
United Step Academy
High School · United ISD · Rio Bravo, TX
An United ISD high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
1600 ESPEJO MOLINA RD, Rio Bravo, TX 78046
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on TX statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where United Step Academy 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low83/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$53,601
Median home value
$142,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
College educated
12.8%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
26.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78046; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lyndon B JohnsonEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 4.9 mi | 3,271 | Compare → |
| John B Alexander H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,178 | Compare → |
| Juvenille Justice Alternative ProgramEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 7–12 | Not available | 29 | Compare → |
| United H SEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 3,567 | 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.
United ISD
- Schools in district
- 50
- Rank in district
- #46 of 47
- District spending per student
- $12,037NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
United Step Academy is listed in UNITED ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About United Step Academy
United Step Academy is a public high school in Rio Bravo, TX, part of United ISD, serving approximately 182 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,891 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about United Step Academy
What grades does United Step Academy serve?
United Step Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend United Step Academy?
United Step Academy has an enrollment of approximately 182 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United Step Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at United Step Academy is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does United Step Academy rank in TX?
United Step Academy ranks #5,891 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is United Step Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
United Step Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is United Step Academy a charter school?
No, United Step Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is United Step Academy a Title I school?
No, United Step Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for United Step Academy?
85.2% of students at United Step 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 182
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Webb County
- Phone
- (956) 764-6500
- Area population (ZIP 78046)
- 71,965
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 26
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 78046; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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