Serving 484 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Michael T. Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona 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 Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School's student population of 484 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1301 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
69%
48%
Black
4%
6%
White
18%
34%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Michael T. Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is ranked #1301 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Michael T. Hughes Elementary School often compared to?
Michael T. Hughes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hermosa Vista Elementary School, Irving Elementary School, Whitman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Michael T. Hughes Elementary School?
484 students attend Michael T. Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Michael T. Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Michael T. Hughes Elementary School?
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michael T. Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Michael T. Hughes Elementary School part of?
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is part of Mesa Unified District (4235) School District.
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