Sam Hughes Elementary School
Tel:
(520)225-6060
- Sam Hughes Elementary School serves 350 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 42%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 19:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 62%.
Top Placements
Sam Hughes Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sam Hughes Elementary School's student population of 350 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 350 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sam Hughes Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sam Hughes Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
| Overall School Rank | #71 out of 1,842 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 42% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 19:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | 5% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 45% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tucson Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sam Hughes Elementary School is Edge High School - Himmel Park (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Teenage Parent Program - Tapp (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Teenage Parent Program - Tapp (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tucson Edge High School - Himmel Park Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 172 students
0.4 miles
2555 East First Street
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520)881-1389 0.4 9-12 172 - Tucson Teenage Parent Program - Tapp Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 62 students
0.5 miles
102 N. Plumer
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-6060 0.5 6-12 62 - Tucson Pcjted - Tapp High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
0.6 miles
102 N. Plumer Ave.
Tucson, AZ 85705
(520)225-3250 0.6 9-12 n/a - Tucson Broadway Bridge Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 9 | 17 students
0.7 miles
2120 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-6060 0.7 9 17 - Tucson Pass Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 77 students
0.7 miles
2102 East Broadway
Tucson, AZ 85719
(520)225-6060 0.7 9-12 77
School Reviews
| 5 Our son has attended Sam Hughes for all of his elementary years. It is an amazing school always maintaining an "A" average academically. The school has high participation in it's science fairs, has an amazing community school, and requires all kids to participate in music. The PTA pays for a full-time PE teacher, OMA teachers, etc. Further the school addresses bullying. An amazing school with my child having an A+ elementary experience. - Posted by Parent - Suzi S. |
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