Serving 531 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hughey Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 53% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hughey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1464 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
63%
53%
Black
12%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughey Elementary School's ranking?
Hughey Elementary School is ranked #1464 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hughey Elementary School?
531 students attend Hughey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Hughey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hughey Elementary School?
Hughey Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hughey Elementary School offer ?
Hughey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hughey Elementary School part of?
Hughey Elementary School is part of El Paso Independent School District.
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