Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-7, Helping Hand ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-7
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Helping Hand ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helping Hand's student population of 22 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-7
Total Students
22 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Helping Hand ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helping Hand 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3126 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
23%
53%
Black
27%
13%
White
50%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helping Hand's ranking?
Helping Hand is ranked #3126 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Helping Hand?
22 students attend Helping Hand.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Helping Hand students are White, 27% of students are Black, and 23% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helping Hand?
Helping Hand has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helping Hand offer ?
Helping Hand offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-7
What school district is Helping Hand part of?
Helping Hand is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Helping Hand located?
Helping Hand is located in the Central Austin neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Central Austin.
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