Serving 751 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 751 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School's student population of 751 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
751 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1244 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
40%
5%
Hispanic
10%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
31%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School is ranked #1244 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School often compared to?
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cynthia A Cockrell Elementary School, Imagine International Of North Texas by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School?
751 students attend Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School?
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School part of?
Jim And Betty Hughes Elementary School is part of Prosper ISD School District.
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