Serving 1,012 students in grades 7-8, Hughes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,012 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hughes Middle serves the northwest part of Reston, VA, covering an area of approximately 14.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hughes Middle School's student population of 1,012 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,012 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Campus Size
15 acres
School Rankings
Hughes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Middle School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
40%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughes Middle School's ranking?
Hughes Middle School is ranked #662 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hughes Middle School often compared to?
Hughes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herndon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hughes Middle School?
1,012 students attend Hughes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hughes Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hughes Middle School?
Hughes Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hughes Middle School offer ?
Hughes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hughes Middle School part of?
Hughes Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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