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Garden Oaks Montessori vs. Helms Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Garden Oaks Montessori
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Helms Elementary School
503 W 21st St
Houston, TX 77008
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Helms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 780 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Garden Oaks Montessori ranks in the top 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 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 481 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 16:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
780 students
481 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garden Oaks Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Helms Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garden Oaks Montessori.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Helms Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garden Oaks Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Helms Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garden Oaks Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Helms Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3284 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#1071 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garden Oaks Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Helms Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
70-74%
(Top 10% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Oaks Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helms Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Oaks Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helms Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garden Oaks Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Helms Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Garden Oaks Montessori by grade.
This chart displays the students of Helms Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
98
59
Kindergarten Students
107
66
Grade 1 Students
97
75
Grade 2 Students
99
75
Grade 3 Students
93
69
Grade 4 Students
88
67
Grade 5 Students
82
70
Grade 6 Students
48
-
Grade 7 Students
33
-
Grade 8 Students
35
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garden Oaks Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Helms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garden Oaks Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Helms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garden Oaks Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Helms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
28%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garden Oaks Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Helms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garden Oaks Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Helms Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garden Oaks Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Helms Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
50%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garden Oaks Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Helms Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garden Oaks Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Helms Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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