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#3612 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
Hughson Elementary
Elementary School · Hughson Unified · Hughson, CA
A Hughson Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 3rd.
PO Box 189, Hughson, CA 95326
- Math 44% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hughson Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hughson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Average581/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hughson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,268
Median home value
$498,900
Median rent
$1,543/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hughson Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| La Rosa ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 557 | Compare → |
| Samuel Vaughn ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–6 | 3.6 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Empire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–6 | 3.7 mi | 374 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hughson Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,055NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hughson Elementary is listed in Hughson Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hughson Elementary
Hughson Elementary is a public elementary school in Hughson, CA, part of Hughson Unified, serving approximately 573 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,612 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hughson Elementary
What grades does Hughson Elementary serve?
Hughson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Hughson Elementary?
Hughson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 573 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughson Elementary is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hughson Elementary rank in CA?
Hughson Elementary ranks #3,612 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hughson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hughson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Hughson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughson Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hughson Elementary a charter school?
No, Hughson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hughson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hughson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hughson Elementary?
58.1% of students at Hughson Elementary 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 573
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (209) 883-4412
- Area population (ZIP 95326)
- 10,662
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 95326; 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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