Serving 28 students in grades 6-12, Settlement Home ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 28 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Settlement Home ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Settlement Home's student population of 28 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
28 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Settlement Home ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Settlement Home is 0.65, which is more 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
#7570 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
43%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
39%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Settlement Home's ranking?
Settlement Home is ranked #7570 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Settlement Home?
28 students attend Settlement Home.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Settlement Home students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Settlement Home?
Settlement Home has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Settlement Home offer ?
Settlement Home offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Settlement Home part of?
Settlement Home is part of University Of Texas University Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Settlement Home located?
Settlement Home is located in the North Austin Civic Association neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in North Austin Civic Association.
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