Thomas P. Hughes School
Tel:
(908) 464-1717
Thomas P. Hughes School serves 270 students in grades 2-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 10%) for the 2017-18 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 Placements
Thomas P. Hughes School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Thomas P. Hughes School's student population of 270 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-5 |
| Total Students | 270 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
Thomas P. Hughes School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #137 out of 2239 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16) | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Berkeley Heights School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Thomas P. Hughes School is New Providence High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Columbia Middle School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Berkeley Heights Columbia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 566 students
0.5 miles
345 Plainfield Ave
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1600 0.5 6-8 566 - Berkeley Heights Mary Kay Mcmillin Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-1 | 327 students
0.6 miles
651 Mountain Avenue
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-5583 0.6 PK-1 327 - Berkeley Heights William Woodruff School Grades: 2-5 | 209 students
0.8 miles
Briarwood Dr West
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1723 0.8 2-5 209 - New Providence Allen W. Roberts School Grades: PK-6 | 707 students
1.3 miles
80 Jones Dr
New Providence, NJ 07974
(908) 464-4707 1.3 PK-6 707 - Berkeley Heights Mountain Park School Grades: 2-5 | 228 students
1.3 miles
55 Fairfax Dr
Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
(908) 464-1713 1.3 2-5 228
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