Serving 965 students in grades 6-8, Hughes Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 965 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hughes Middle serves the northwest part of Burleson, TX, covering an area of approximately 7.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone reaching up to 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hughes Middle School's student population of 965 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
965 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
School Calendar
School Motto
We inspire and educate students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th Grades.
School Rankings
Hughes Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4611 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
29%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughes Middle School's ranking?
Hughes Middle School is ranked #4611 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hughes Middle School often compared to?
Hughes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nick Kerr Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hughes Middle School?
965 students attend Hughes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Hughes Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hughes Middle School?
Hughes Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hughes Middle School offer ?
Hughes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hughes Middle School part of?
Hughes Middle School is part of Burleson Independent School District.
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