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United Step Academy

1600 Espejo Molina Rd
Laredo, TX 78046
United Step Academy serves 243 students in grades 6-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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United Step Academy's student population of 243 students has grown by 120% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
243 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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The diversity score of United Step Academy is 0.02, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
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Black
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13%
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White
1%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of United Step Academy and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in United Step Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in United Step Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend United Step Academy?
243 students attend United Step Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of United Step Academy students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of United Step Academy?
United Step Academy has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does United Step Academy offer ?
United Step Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is United Step Academy part of?
United Step Academy is part of United Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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