Excellent
#1074 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 13% in state
Jim and Betty Hughes EL
Elementary School · Prosper ISD · Mckinney, TX
A Prosper ISD elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1551 PRESTWICK HOLLOW DR, Mckinney, TX 75071
- Math 62% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jim and Betty Hughes EL score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 65% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jim and Betty Hughes EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mckinney), 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
$132,839
Median home value
$448,500
Median rent
$2,105/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
74.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 75071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R Steve Folsom ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 738 | Compare → |
| Jack and June Furr ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 881 | Compare → |
| Scott ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 609 | Compare → |
| Mike and Janie Reeves ELEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 670 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Prosper ISD
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #9 of 22
- District spending per student
- $10,664NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jim and Betty Hughes EL is listed in PROSPER ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jim and Betty Hughes EL
Jim and Betty Hughes EL is a public elementary school in Mckinney, TX, part of Prosper ISD, serving approximately 854 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jim and Betty Hughes EL
What grades does Jim and Betty Hughes EL serve?
Jim and Betty Hughes EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jim and Betty Hughes EL?
Jim and Betty Hughes EL has an enrollment of approximately 854 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jim and Betty Hughes EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Jim and Betty Hughes EL is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jim and Betty Hughes EL rank in TX?
Jim and Betty Hughes EL ranks #1,074 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Jim and Betty Hughes EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Jim and Betty Hughes EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Jim and Betty Hughes EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jim and Betty Hughes EL has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Jim and Betty Hughes EL a charter school?
No, Jim and Betty Hughes EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jim and Betty Hughes EL a Title I school?
No, Jim and Betty Hughes EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jim and Betty Hughes EL?
8.8% of students at Jim and Betty Hughes EL 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 854
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Collin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (469) 219-2230
- Area population (ZIP 75071)
- 69,396
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. 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 75071; 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, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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