Serving 585 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Hughes Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 585 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hughes Road Elementary serves the southern part of Dickinson, TX, covering an area of approximately 29.5 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.9 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, and the furthest point being 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hughes Road Elementary School's student population of 585 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
585 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Hughes Road Elementary 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 Road Elementary 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
#5492 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
20%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
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)20.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
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 Road Elementary School's ranking?
Hughes Road Elementary School is ranked #5492 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hughes Road Elementary School often compared to?
Hughes Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walt Disney Elementary School, R L Stevenson Primary by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hughes Road Elementary School?
585 students attend Hughes Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hughes Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hughes Road Elementary School?
Hughes Road Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hughes Road Elementary School offer ?
Hughes Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Hughes Road Elementary School part of?
Hughes Road Elementary School is part of Dickinson Independent School District.
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