Serving 485 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Helms Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Helms Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Helms Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Helms Elementary School?
485 students attend Helms Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Helms Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Helms Elementary School?
Helms Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Helms Elementary School offer ?
Helms Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Helms Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 485 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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