Serving 993 students in grades 7-8, Hughes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 993 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Hughes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Hughes Middle School's student population of 993 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
993 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
Students by Grade
Hughes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#754 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)75%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
31%
19%
Black
16%
22%
White
40%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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Hughes Middle School is ranked #754 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Hughes Middle School often compared to?
Hughes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herndon Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Hughes Middle School?
993 students attend Hughes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Hughes Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hughes Middle School?
Hughes Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hughes Middle School offer ?
Hughes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hughes Middle School part of?
Hughes Middle School is part of Fairfax County School District.
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