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Avinger School vs. Hughes Springs Elementary School

Should you attend Avinger School or Hughes Springs Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Avinger School
245 Connor St
Avinger, TX 75630
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Hughes Springs Elementary School
809 Russell
Hughes Springs, TX 75656
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 117 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Avinger School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 525 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hughes Springs Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-5
Total Students
117 students
525 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avinger School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hughes Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avinger School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hughes Springs Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
45 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avinger School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hughes Springs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avinger School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Avinger Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Springs Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3708 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#2216 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avinger School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hughes Springs Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)
50%
(Top 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avinger School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Avinger Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hughes Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avinger School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Avinger Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hughes Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avinger School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Avinger Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hughes Springs Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Avinger School with the average graduation rate observed in the Avinger Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Avinger School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hughes Springs Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
76
Kindergarten Students
10
71
Grade 1 Students
4
70
Grade 2 Students
11
81
Grade 3 Students
7
88
Grade 4 Students
11
76
Grade 5 Students
7
63
Grade 6 Students
9
-
Grade 7 Students
8
-
Grade 8 Students
10
-
Grade 9 Students
14
-
Grade 10 Students
8
-
Grade 11 Students
11
-
Grade 12 Students
7
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avinger School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Avinger Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hughes Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avinger School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Avinger Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hughes Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avinger School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Avinger Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hughes Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avinger School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Avinger Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hughes Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avinger School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Avinger Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hughes Springs Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.50
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avinger School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Avinger Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hughes Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avinger School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Avinger Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hughes Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avinger School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Avinger Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hughes Springs Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hughes Springs Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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