Serving 19 students in grades 1-7, Helping Hand 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 44%). 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 5:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 1-7
- Enrollment: 19 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Helping Hand's student population of 19 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-7
Total Students
19 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Helping Hand ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helping Hand is 0.67, 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
#5951 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
14:1
Hispanic
37%
54%
Black
32%
13%
White
31%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
56%
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 #5951 out of 8,096 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 44% TX state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Helping Hand?
19 students attend Helping Hand.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Helping Hand students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, and 31% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Helping Hand?
Helping Hand has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helping Hand offer ?
Helping Hand offers enrollment in grades 1-7
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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