Serving 324 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Step Charter Ii ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Step Charter Ii's student population of 324 students has grown by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
324 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Step Charter Ii ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Step Charter Ii is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5156 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
82%
54%
Black
16%
13%
White
2%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Step Charter Ii's ranking?
Step Charter Ii is ranked #5156 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Step Charter Ii?
324 students attend Step Charter Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Step Charter Ii students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Step Charter Ii?
Step Charter Ii has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Step Charter Ii offer ?
Step Charter Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Step Charter Ii part of?
Step Charter Ii is part of Step Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Step Charter Ii located?
Step Charter Ii is located in the Braeburn neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Braeburn.
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