Serving 363 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sam Hughes Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sam Hughes Elementary School's student population of 363 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sam Hughes Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Hughes Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#166 out of 1956 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
48%
48%
Black
2%
6%
White
42%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Hughes Elementary School's ranking?
Sam Hughes Elementary School is ranked #166 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Sam Hughes Elementary School often compared to?
Sam Hughes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miles-exploratory Learning Center, Blenman Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Sam Hughes Elementary School?
363 students attend Sam Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Sam Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Hughes Elementary School?
Sam Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Sam Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sam Hughes Elementary School part of?
Sam Hughes Elementary School is part of Tucson Unified District (4403) School District.
In what neighborhood is Sam Hughes Elementary School located?
Sam Hughes Elementary School is located in the Sam Hughes neighborhood of Tucson, AZ. There are 3 other public schools located in Sam Hughes.
School Reviews
5 12/17/2016
Our son has attended Sam Hughes for all of his elementary years. It is an amazing school always maintaining an "A" average academically. The school has high participation in it's science fairs, has an amazing community school, and requires all kids to participate in music. The PTA pays for a full-time PE teacher, OMA teachers, etc. Further the school addresses bullying. An amazing school with my child having an A+ elementary experience.
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