Serving 313 students in grades 3-5, Thomas P. Hughes School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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 313 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thomas P. Hughes School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas P. Hughes School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 2183 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
15%
32%
Black
2%
15%
White
55%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas P. Hughes School's ranking?
Thomas P. Hughes School is ranked #240 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Thomas P. Hughes School often compared to?
Thomas P. Hughes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William Woodruff School, Warnsdorfer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Thomas P. Hughes School?
313 students attend Thomas P. Hughes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Thomas P. Hughes School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thomas P. Hughes School?
Thomas P. Hughes School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Thomas P. Hughes School offer ?
Thomas P. Hughes School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Thomas P. Hughes School part of?
Thomas P. Hughes School is part of Berkeley Heights School District.
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