Serving 148 students in grades 1-5, Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the New York state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
148 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)11-19%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤10%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
12%
30%
Black
68%
16%
White
12%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average).
How many students attend Hughes Elementary School?
148 students attend Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Hughes Elementary School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% 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 7:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Hughes Elementary School part of?
Hughes Elementary School is part of Syracuse City School District.
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