Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bernard L. Hughes Elementary serves the west part of Modesto, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about a mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6752 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
64%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hawaiian
5%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)44.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School is ranked #6752 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School?
455 students attend Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School part of?
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School is part of Empire Union Elementary School District.
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