B+
Above Average
79/100

Step Charter El

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 11250 S WILCREST DR, Houston, TX 77099
Overall
B+
79/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 73rd percentile in Texas
Growth
B
Students gain 0.89 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 61st percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

79
Repit Score
out of 100
292
Students
enrolled
14.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%73/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%61/100Students gain 0.89 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.39 in 2009–19; 48th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 77% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +31 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+7 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−3 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black30%50%reading +0 pts, math +27 pts85th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%32%reading +22 pts, math +5 pts81st percentile (list)
Low-income47%32%reading +17 pts, math +7 pts81st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 11250 S WILCREST DR
City Houston
ZIP Code 77099
District 4800275
NCES School ID 480027511245
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77099

Understanding the community around Step Charter El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $45,691
Per Capita Income $20,708
Poverty Rate 22.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 16.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%
High School or Higher 72.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $163,100
Median Rent $1,167
Owner-Occupied 36.4%
Renter-Occupied 63.6%
View full data for ZIP 77099 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Step Charter El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.6%
Female 51.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 58.9%
Black 19.2%
Asian 16.8%
White 3.1%
Two or More Races 1.4%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 292
Teachers (FTE) 19.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Step Charter El?
Step Charter El has a Repit School Score of 79 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Step Charter El?
Step Charter El has 292 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1.
What grades does Step Charter El serve?
Step Charter El serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Step Charter El receive per student?
Step Charter El receives $13,106 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Step Charter El in 77099 ▼
Avg Home Value
$217,171
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,068
1-Year Change
+0.3%
% Renters
63.6%

Other Schools in 77099

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026