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Hughston Elementary School vs. Wells Elementary School

Should you attend Hughston Elementary School or Wells 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
Hughston Elementary School
2601 Cross Bend Rd
Plano, TX 75023
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Wells Elementary School
3427 Mission Ridge Rd
Plano, TX 75023
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hughston Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wells 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 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
393 students
494 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hughston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hughston Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wells Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hughston Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wells Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hughston Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wells Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#341 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
#1093 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hughston Elementary 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 Wells Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in TX)
63%
(Top 20% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hughston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plano 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 Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hughston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plano 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 Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hughston Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plano 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 Wells Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plano Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hughston Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Wells Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
57
-
Kindergarten Students
60
82
Grade 1 Students
50
60
Grade 2 Students
63
91
Grade 3 Students
45
84
Grade 4 Students
46
92
Grade 5 Students
72
85

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
11%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hughston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
18%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hughston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hughston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
60%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hughston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hughston Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wells Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plano Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.60
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hughston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hughston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hughston Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wells Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plano Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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