What grades does UNITED STEP ACADEMY serve?

UNITED STEP ACADEMY operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the RIO BRAVO area.

Where is UNITED STEP ACADEMY located?

UNITED STEP ACADEMY is a rural school in RIO BRAVO, TX.

What is the student-teacher ratio at UNITED STEP ACADEMY?

The student-teacher ratio at UNITED STEP ACADEMY is 9.1:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in RIO BRAVO, TX?

Schools in RIO BRAVO include UNITED STEP ACADEMY and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the RIO BRAVO area.

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United Step Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

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RIO BRAVO, TX 78046

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Upcoming Events

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Wed

High School Early Releasehalf_dayDistrict-wide

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Dec

Fri

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Fri

Staff/Student HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Winter Break - United Independent School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.

Jan

Wed

Bad Weather Make Up Day (conditional)EventDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–12

Enrollment

182

Student:Teacher

9.1:1

Locale

Rural

District

UNITED ISD

Econ. Disadvantaged

85.2%

Phone

(956)764-6500

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

9 students enrolled

SAT/ACT

4 test takers

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1

Near average in TX

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

144

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Security Staff

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,037

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,732

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$13,822

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 33%Local 46%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$213,341

+2.5% 1yr+15.8% 5yr

Laredo, TX metro area

Community Need Level

High

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

34.0%

Below 150% poverty line

5.9%

Unemployment rate

28.4%

Uninsured residents

31.1%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,879

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

6,535

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

3,028 (46%)

Other Health Impairment

1,190 (18%)

Autism

840 (13%)

Speech/Language Impairment

511 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

504 (8%)

Emotional Disturbance

223 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

167

Current enrollment

Growing(+25% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

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Break

Wed, Dec 16, 2026

High School Early Release

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half_day

Fri, Dec 18, 2026

Winter Break

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Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in UNITED ISD. United Step Academy follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Staff/Student HolidayDistrict-wide No School - United Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	PLC DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Staff/Student HolidayDistrict-wide No School - United Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Dec 16, 2026	High School Early ReleaseDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the early release time.	half_day	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Staff/Student HolidayDistrict-wide No School - United Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - United Independent School District Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Bad Weather Make Up Day (conditional)District-wide No School - United Independent School District	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Bad Weather Make Up DayDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the make-up day date and schedule.	Event	—
Thu, Jan 7, 2027	Bad Weather Make Up Day (conditional)District-wide No School - United Independent School District	Event	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Fri, Feb 19, 2027	Staff/Student HolidayDistrict-wide No School - United Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 22, 2027	Staff/Student HolidayDistrict-wide No School - United Independent School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the holiday date.	Holiday	—
Fri, Mar 26, 2027	Professional DevelopmentDistrict-wide No School - United Independent School District	Staff Day	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Staff/Student HolidayDistrict-wide No School - United Independent School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Apr 30, 2027	PLC DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—