Stepping Stones Academy serves 23 students in grades 3-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in TX)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stepping Stones Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Stepping Stones Academy's student population of 23 students has grown by 475% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
Total Students
23 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Stepping Stones Academy is 0.56, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
26%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
61%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Stepping Stones Academy?
23 students attend Stepping Stones Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Stepping Stones Academy students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stepping Stones Academy?
Stepping Stones Academy has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stepping Stones Academy offer ?
Stepping Stones Academy offers enrollment in grades 3-12
What school district is Stepping Stones Academy part of?
Stepping Stones Academy is part of Meadowland Charter School District.
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