Thomas P. Hughes School
Thomas P. Hughes School serves 270 students in grades 2-5.
Thomas P. Hughes School placed in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 86% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Thomas P. Hughes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Thomas P. Hughes School's student population of 270 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas P. Hughes School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Thomas P. Hughes School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#124 out of 2221 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
10%
Hispanic
9%
29%
Black
1%
15%
White
68%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Thomas P. Hughes School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
239 ALBERT ST
NORTH PLAINFIELD BORO, NJ$399,900- 3 Beds | 3 Baths
- (4.68 miles from school)
-
1472 E BROAD ST
WESTFIELD TOWN, NJ$674,900- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (5.25 miles from school)
-
10 ALEXANDRIA WAY
BASKING RIDGE, NJ$360,000- 2 Beds | 2 Baths
- (6.01 miles from school)
-
1645-165 CHURCH ST
RAHWAY, NJ$949,000- 12 Beds | 4 Baths
- (8.91 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Life Beyond High School: The Innovative Frontier
Exploring post graduation options for high school students.
New Study Confirms That Private Schools Are No Better Than Public Schools
The results of a new study show that private school education may be no better than public school education. Keep reading to learn more about this study and to learn how to make the right choice between private and public school education for your child.
Parents Refuse Common Core Testing
Parents nationwide are opting out of state testing. Hoping to send a message to lawmakers, they are refusing to allow their children to take standardized tests.
