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Hughes-elizabeth Lakes
Elementary School · Hughes-elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary · Lake Hughes, CA
An elementary school in Lake Hughes, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 530, Lake Hughes, CA 93532
- Math 36% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hughes-elizabeth Lakes score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hughes-elizabeth Lakes sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$99,432
Median home value
$410,000
Median rent
$1,700/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
77.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93532; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Hughes-elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,265NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hughes-elizabeth Lakes is listed in Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hughes-elizabeth Lakes
Hughes-elizabeth Lakes is a public elementary school in Lake Hughes, CA, part of Hughes-elizabeth Lakes Union Elementary, serving approximately 48 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,041 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hughes-elizabeth Lakes
What grades does Hughes-elizabeth Lakes serve?
Hughes-elizabeth Lakes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Hughes-elizabeth Lakes?
Hughes-elizabeth Lakes has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes-elizabeth Lakes?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes-elizabeth Lakes is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hughes-elizabeth Lakes rank in CA?
Hughes-elizabeth Lakes ranks #6,041 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hughes-elizabeth Lakes's MySchoolScout rating?
Hughes-elizabeth Lakes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hughes-elizabeth Lakes?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughes-elizabeth Lakes has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hughes-elizabeth Lakes a charter school?
No, Hughes-elizabeth Lakes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hughes-elizabeth Lakes a Title I school?
No, Hughes-elizabeth Lakes is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hughes-elizabeth Lakes?
37.5% of students at Hughes-elizabeth Lakes qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (661) 724-1231
- Area population (ZIP 93532)
- 2,762
- Area median age
- 35.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93532; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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