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Step Charter School

TEA district rating B · score 83 of 100 (2025) · 723 students · 3 campuses

Address: 11250 S Wilcrest, Houston, TX 77099

Phone: (281) 988-7797

Website: stepcharter.org (opens in a new tab)

Superintendent: William Henry Clark

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Step Charter School (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

706 homes for sale near Step Charter School campuses

Scope: homes near any Step Charter School campus in our six counties (within 2 miles of an elementary, 3 of a middle, 5 of a high school, 3 of any other campus). Charter schools enroll by application, not by address, so no home is zoned to them.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

3 campuses

Every Step Charter School school

Each school has its own page with its TEA rating history, test results, contact details and the homes for sale around it.

Network ratings

Step Charter School TEA ratings by year

Step Charter School TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025B83
2024C78
2023D69
2022A94
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019A91
2018B87

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Local market

The housing market near Step Charter School campuses

Scope: homes near any Step Charter School campus in our six counties (within 2 miles of an elementary, 3 of a middle, 5 of a high school, 3 of any other campus). Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$250,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$135Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
723Homes for saleright now
7.8Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Buyer's market

723 homes are for sale near Step Charter School campuses; at the last six months' sales pace that is 7.8 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $250,000.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$227,944

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

-12% YoY

a year ago: $257,650

74

Homes sold

last 30 days

-20% YoY

a year ago: 92

98

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+53% YoY

a year ago: 64

$122

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

-10% YoY

a year ago: $136

235

New listings

last 30 days

-2% YoY

a year ago: 241

81

Went pending

last 30 days

-11% YoY

a year ago: 91

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Across Step Charter School

What's Nearby

Scope: 707 places mapped near Step Charter School campuses in our six counties.

What's nearby

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Amenities mapped near Step Charter School: 275 restaurants, 87 places of worship, 85 schools, 63 grocery stores, 59 gas stations, 41 parks & trails, 39 coffee shops, 16 banks, 10 police stations, 10 pharmacies, 5 libraries, 4 gyms & fitness, 4 hospitals, 4 emergency rooms, 3 daycares, 2 post offices.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes near any Step Charter School campus in our six counties (within 2 miles of an elementary, 3 of a middle, 5 of a high school, 3 of any other campus). Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

23%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agencies that patrol the most homes for sale near Step Charter School campuses. Figures cover each agency's whole service area.

Houston Police Department

Patrols 658 of the homes for sale here

Violent
7.2
Serious property
32.9
Total
40.1

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Block-level: incident counts aggregated to this address’s HPD police beat. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Missouri City Police Department

Patrols 25 of the homes for sale here

Violent
1.4
Serious property
9.2
Total
10.6

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-07 to 2026-06 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 13.7.

Jurisdiction-level only: the agency that patrols this address does not publish incident-level open data, so figures cover its whole service area. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Meadows Place Police Department

Patrols 20 of the homes for sale here

Violent
2
Serious property
18.1
Total
20

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-05 to 2026-04 (12 months). Across 62 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 14.1.

Jurisdiction-level only: the agency that patrols this address does not publish incident-level open data, so figures cover its whole service area. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 109 census tracts touching the areas near Step Charter School campuses. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

97%

Tracts with fiber service

8,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

13

Home internet providers

Providers across the area
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TLicensed Fixed Wireless5,000 Mbps
XfinityFiber to the Premises2,000 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
Viasat IncGSO Satellite100 Mbps
HughesNetGSO Satellite50 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless1,000 Mbps
Rural Telecommunications of AmericaUnlicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 190 homes for sale near Step Charter School campuses; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

23min

Downtown Houston

16min

The Galleria

40min

Bush / IAH Airport

22min

Texas Medical Center

31min

Hobby Airport

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Cities and counties near these campuses

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Good to know

Step Charter School: common questions

What is Step Charter School's TEA rating?
Step Charter School received a B (83 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a C in 2024.
How many schools are in Step Charter School?
We list 3 Step Charter School campuses in our six counties, serving about 723 students (TEA, October 2025). Each campus has its own page with its TEA rating, test results and nearby homes for sale.
How many homes are for sale near Step Charter School campuses?
Charter schools enroll by application, not by address, so no home is zoned to Step Charter School. 723 homes are for sale within the stated distance of a Step Charter School campus in our six counties (elementary 2 miles, middle 3, high 5, other 3), from our MLS feed. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Step Charter School for the most current information.

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School data: Texas Education Agency (ratings, TAPR, AskTED). Market, flood, amenity, internet and crime data: Allen Markel · Texas Premier Realty research from public sources and our MLS feed.

Questions about Step Charter School

About the district

  • Which cities are in Step Charter School?

    Homes for sale inside Step Charter School are spread across Houston (658), Meadows Place (19), Stafford (19), Missouri City (18), Sugar Land (5), Hockley (5), Bellaire (3). A district boundary rarely matches a city boundary, so the school for an address depends on the address, not the city name. Source: our listing data.

  • How many elementary, middle and high schools are in Step Charter School?

    On our school pages, Step Charter School has 1 elementary campuses, 2 school campuses. Grade spans differ by campus, and some campuses serve more than one level. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • How many students and campuses does Step Charter School have?

    Step Charter School enrolls about 723 students across 3 campuses, according to TEA data. On our school pages that includes 1 elementary, 2 school campuses. Size matters for commute times, class offerings and how attendance zones are drawn, so ask the district about the campus for a specific address. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • How big is the average campus in Step Charter School?

    With about 723 students across 3 campuses, the average Step Charter School campus enrolls roughly 241 students, though elementary, middle and high schools differ a lot. Size affects commute, class offerings and how zones are drawn. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published.

  • What county is Step Charter School in?

    Step Charter School serves Harris County in the area we cover. A district boundary rarely matches a county or city line, so confirm the district for a specific address with our School Research tool. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published.

Ratings

  • How has Step Charter School's TEA rating changed over the years?

    TEA accountability ratings for Step Charter School by year: 2018 B (87), 2019 A (91), 2022 A (94), 2023 D (69), 2024 C (78), 2025 B (83). Ratings use TEA's published methodology for each year, which changes over time, so compare years with care. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What is Step Charter School's TEA accountability rating?

    Step Charter School received a B (83 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 C, 2023 D, 2022 A. A rating describes a district as a whole and says little about any one campus, so check the campus that serves an address. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Did Step Charter School's TEA rating go up or down last year?

    Step Charter School moved from C to B in the latest TEA ratings (83 out of 100 in 2025, 78 in 2024). Year-to-year changes of a few points are common, and TEA changes its method over time, so read several years together. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published.

Homes for sale

  • How many homes are for sale in Step Charter School and what do they cost?

    There are 723 homes for sale inside the Step Charter School boundary right now, with a median list price of $220,000 and a median of $130 per square foot. The median listing age is 61 days, and 39 of the homes have had a price cut. 10 are new construction and 713 are pre-owned. Counts change daily as homes list and go under contract. Source: our listing data.

  • How fast are homes selling in Step Charter School?

    Among the 727 homes for sale in Step Charter School, the average cumulative time on the market is 108 days and 38% have had a price cut. Timing depends on the price band and the area, so use this as context for a specific home. Source: our listing data.

  • What is the price range of homes for sale in Step Charter School?

    Homes for sale inside the Step Charter School boundary range from $35,000 to $2,100,000, with an average list price of $257,740 and a median of $220,000. The range is wide because the district covers many kinds of homes, so look at the price band you are considering rather than the average. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Step Charter School are new or under contract?

    Right now the Step Charter School boundary has 723 homes for sale, 16 listed recently and 105 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Step Charter School listed in?

    Homes for sale in the Step Charter School boundary by list price: 409 under $250K, 250 $250K to $500K, 59 $500K to $1M, 9 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Step Charter School have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the Step Charter School boundary right now are Westbury (26), Summerset Landing Condo (16), Maplewood South (16), Meadows (12), Parkwest (12), Leawood Condo (11), Fondren Sw Northfield (10), Glenshannon (9). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Step Charter School have had a price cut?

    About 38% of the 727 homes for sale in the Step Charter School boundary have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 29% to 45%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near Step Charter School?

    For homes that sold in the Step Charter School boundary, the monthly average time on the market ran from 62 to 103 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 727 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 108 days. About 38% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near Step Charter School?

    By months of supply, the Step Charter School boundary is a buyer's market right now: 7.8 months of supply, with 723 homes for sale against 575 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. Source: our listing data.

Getting around

  • How long is the drive from Step Charter School to downtown Houston and other job centers?

    The typical drive from the Step Charter School boundary to Downtown Houston is about 23 minutes, based on measured drive times from 190 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 16 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 40 minutes, Texas Medical Center 22 minutes, Hobby Airport 31 minutes. Actual time depends on the route and the hour, so test the drive at the time you would make it.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Step Charter School in a flood zone?

    About 23% of the homes for sale in the Step Charter School boundary are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near Step Charter School?

    Homes that sold in the Step Charter School boundary over the last six months had a median sale price of $250,000. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $220,750 to $292,400. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Step Charter School?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the Step Charter School boundary is $135. In August it was $129, against $135 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near Step Charter School in the past year?

    About 1,031 homes sold in the Step Charter School boundary over the 12 months to August 2026, and 575 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 1,173 sold, so sales were 12% lower in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near Step Charter School?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near Step Charter School, the median sale price was higher in 5 of those months and lower in 7. Closed sales over the 12 months were 12% fewer than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near Step Charter School?

    Within the area we map around Step Charter School, our What's Nearby data lists 63 grocery stores, 275 restaurants, 39 coffee shops, 41 parks, 10 pharmacies, 16 banks, 59 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Step Charter School?

    Around Step Charter School, 13 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 8,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in 97% of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Step Charter School?

    Of the 723 homes for sale in the Step Charter School boundary, 10 are new construction and 713 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Step Charter School?

    Among homes for sale in the Step Charter School boundary: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,091 square feet with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 46 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 2,083 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 55 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 2,575 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 61 years ago; in the $1m+ band the typical home is about 4,694 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, built about 34 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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