Teresa Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
555 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Teresa Hughes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#6203 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)98%
56%
Black
(21-22)n/a
5%
White
(21-22)1%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)1%
5%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
91%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Teresa Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School is ranked #6203 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Teresa Hughes Elementary School?
555 students attend Teresa Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Teresa Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Teresa Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Teresa Hughes Elementary School part of?
Teresa Hughes Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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