Sam Hughes Elementary School
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sam Hughes Elementary School?
334 students attend Sam Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Sam Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Hughes Elementary School?
Sam Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Sam Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sam Hughes Elementary School part of?
Sam Hughes Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified School District.
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