Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kathryn Hughes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Kathryn Hughes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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Kathryn Hughes Elementary School's student population of 270 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kathryn Hughes Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3716 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
35%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
12%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Kathryn Hughes Elementary School is ranked #3716 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kathryn Hughes Elementary School often compared to?
Kathryn Hughes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montague Elementary School, Don Callejon by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kathryn Hughes Elementary School?
270 students attend Kathryn Hughes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Kathryn Hughes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Asian, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kathryn Hughes Elementary School?
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Kathryn Hughes Elementary School offer ?
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kathryn Hughes Elementary School part of?
Kathryn Hughes Elementary School is part of Santa Clara Unified School District.
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