Escobedo Historic District

Staff overwhelmed. Minimal educational resources. Students are crammed into a facility that is too small, cluttered, unsafe, and lacks any creative visuals. There are no 1st, 2nd, 3rd ... 8th grades, just children rounded up into categories similar to small, medium, and large, so the instructor is responsible for teaching multiple grade levels in a tiny, untidy classroom. The principal at Step Up was, at times, very unprofessional, did not deal directly with issues, was closed to any innovative educational applications, disorganized, untrustworthy, and lacked the interpersonal/communication skills necessary for the school to thrive. Discipline was not maintained and disruptive behavior was the norm. This environment was not conducive to learning and the kids suffered. No wonder the children consistently score at the bottom of standardized tests when compared to their peers. It's a shame that Step Up continues to operate. Whoever gave Step Up a 5-star rating either works there and/or is afraid they'll lose their job if the place folds.