For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 693 students in Hughson, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hughson, CA are Barbara Spratling Middle School and Emilie J. Ross Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hughson, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hughson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hughson, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barbara Spratling Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5277 Washington Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 664-3833
Gr: 6-8 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Emilie J. Ross Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7448 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4425
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Valley Community Day
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd.
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4182
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Hughson, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hughson Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
6937 Fox Rd
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Hughson, CA 95326
(209) 883-4428
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hughson, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hughson, CA include Barbara Spratling Middle School and Emilie J. Ross Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hughson?
3 public middle schools are located in Hughson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hughson?
Hughson public middle schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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