Hughey Elementary School (Closed 2023)

6201 Hughey
El Paso, TX 79925
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hughey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Top Rankings

Hughey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
#1464 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

53%
44%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

70%
51%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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
63%
54%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
12%
13%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
15%
24%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
85%
0.57

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
25.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hughey Elementary School's ranking?
Hughey Elementary School is ranked #1464 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hughey Elementary School?
531 students attend Hughey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hughey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hughey Elementary School?
Hughey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hughey Elementary School offer ?
Hughey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hughey Elementary School part of?
Hughey Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.

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