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Hughson Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,088 students in Hughson Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hughson Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
2,088 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Hughson Unified School District, which is ranked #1122 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1128 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,146 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
55%
56%
# Black Students
9 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
884 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
42%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
153
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
129
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
132
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
128
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
131
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
134
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
149
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
227
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
248
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
197
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
190
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,547 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$33 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,645
$19,801
Spending / Student
$13,547
$18,236
Best Hughson Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fox Road Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7600 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-2256
Grades: 4-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Hughson High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7419 E. Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Grades: 9-12
| 803 students
Rank: #33.
Hughson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 E. Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4412
Grades: K-3
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7448 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Dickens (Billy Joe) High (continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
7419 E. Whitmore
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-0469
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hughson Unified School District?
Hughson Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,088 students.
What is the rank of Hughson Unified School District?
Hughson Unified School District is ranked #1122 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hughson Unified School District?
55% of Hughson Unified School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hughson Unified School District?
Hughson Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hughson Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,547 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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