Step - Core serves 4 students in grades 8-11.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Step - Core ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Step - Core's student population of 4 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Total Students
4 students
School Rankings
The diversity score of Step - Core is 0.63, 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.
Hispanic
50%
54%
Black
25%
13%
White
25%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Step - Core?
4 students attend Step - Core.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Step - Core students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, and 25% of students are White.
What grades does Step - Core offer ?
Step - Core offers enrollment in grades 8-11
What school district is Step - Core part of?
Step - Core is part of Leander Independent School District.
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