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#632 of 1,176 schools in SC
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Middle School · Greenville 01 · Greenville, SC
A Greenville 01 middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
122 DeOyley Avenue, Greenville, SC 29605
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hughes Academy of Science and Technology 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 38Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,116/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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
$63,717
Median home value
$228,300
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29605; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Greenville 01
- Schools in district
- 93
- Rank in district
- #59 of 88
- District spending per student
- $12,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is listed in Greenville 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is a public middle school in Greenville, SC, part of Greenville 01, serving approximately 988 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hughes Academy of Science and Technology
What grades does Hughes Academy of Science and Technology serve?
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology has an enrollment of approximately 988 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hughes Academy of Science and Technology rank in SC?
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology ranks #632 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Hughes Academy of Science and Technology's MySchoolScout rating?
Hughes Academy of Science and Technology has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Academy of Science and Technology?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughes Academy of Science and Technology has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hughes Academy of Science and Technology a charter school?
No, Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hughes Academy of Science and Technology a Title I school?
No, Hughes Academy of Science and Technology is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hughes Academy of Science and Technology?
64.8% of students at Hughes Academy of Science and Technology 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 988
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 63
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Greenville County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (864) 355-6200
- Area population (ZIP 29605)
- 40,161
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 29605; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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