Serving 248 students in grades 4-5, Hughes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 46% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 6% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
248 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)83%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Hughes Elementary School?
248 students attend Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Hughes Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hughes Elementary School?
Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Hughes Elementary School part of?
Hughes Elementary School is part of Essexville-Hampton Public Schools School District.
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