How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Santa Maria ISD | Step Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Santa Maria, Texas | Houston, Texas |
| Total Enrollment | 567 | 569 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | 2 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 7.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Santa Maria ISD | Step Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,319 | $15,687 |
| Federal Revenue | 28.2% | 16.5% |
| State Revenue | 62.4% | 83.2% |
| Local Revenue | 9.4% | 0.3% |
Santa Maria ISD
Federal State Local
Step Charter School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Santa Maria ISD | Step Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| African American | 0.3% | 17.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 99.1% | 66.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 11.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.5% | 78.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Santa Maria ISD | Step Charter School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 167:1 | 269:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.7% | 8.8% |
School Types
Santa Maria ISD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Step Charter School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.