Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Teresa Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Teresa Hughes Elementary serves the eastern part of Bell Gardens, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Teresa Hughes Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
515 students
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Hughes Tigers are READY for the World!
School Rankings
Teresa Hughes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Teresa Hughes Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5826 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
56%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
54%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teresa Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School is ranked #5826 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Teresa Hughes Elementary School?
515 students attend Teresa Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Teresa Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Teresa Hughes Elementary School?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Teresa Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Teresa Hughes Elementary School part of?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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