Step Charter School

The Step Charter School district in Texas operates two elementary schools: Step Charter II and Step Charter Elementary. While both schools serve economically disadvantaged student populations, Step Charter Elementary consistently outperforms its counterpart across various metrics, including statewide rankings, test scores, and student-teacher ratios.

Step Charter Elementary ranks significantly higher among Texas elementary schools, placing 1546 out of 4675 in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to Step Charter II at 3160. This difference is reflected in the schools' academic performance, with Step Charter Elementary demonstrating higher proficiency rates in reading and math compared to both Step Charter II and the state average.

While both schools have a 0% dropout rate, a positive indicator of student retention, Step Charter Elementary also benefits from a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, suggesting that it may have access to more resources and support. However, both schools struggle with relatively low proficiency rates in science and social studies, indicating a need for additional attention and resources in these subject areas across the Step Charter School district.