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Helping Hand
Elementary School · University of Texas University Charter School · Austin, TX
An University of Texas University Charter School charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 7th.
2200 E 6TH ST, Austin, TX 78702
Academics
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. This can happen when a school is very new, very small, or has limited test score reporting to the state.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 3 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Helping Hand sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 89Very Walkable
- Transit 60Good Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Austin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$101,304
Median home value
$644,200
Median rent
$1,966/mo
College educated
58.8%
Homeownership
41.1%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78702; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahb Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Hyde Park SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 739 | Compare → |
| Hyde Park MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.5 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Kirby Hall SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 94 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
University of Texas University Charter School
- Schools in district
- 18
- District spending per student
- $23,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Helping Hand is listed in UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helping Hand
Helping Hand is a public elementary school in Austin, TX, part of University of Texas University Charter School, serving approximately 21 students in grades Kindergarten-7th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helping Hand
What grades does Helping Hand serve?
Helping Hand serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Helping Hand?
Helping Hand has an enrollment of approximately 21 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helping Hand?
The student-teacher ratio at Helping Hand is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
What are the test scores at Helping Hand?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helping Hand has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Helping Hand a charter school?
Yes, Helping Hand is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Helping Hand a Title I school?
No, Helping Hand is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 21
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Travis County
- Phone
- (512) 751-4534
- Area population (ZIP 78702)
- 26,495
- Area average commute
- 18.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 78702; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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