Sam Hughes Elementary School

About Sam Hughes Elementary School

Sam Hughes Elementary School is located in the heart of Tucson, Arizona. It is part of the Tucson Unified School District, and it serves students in grades Kindergarten through fifth grade. Sam Hughes Elementary School is committed to providing a safe and welcoming learning environment for all students. The school has a strong focus on academic achievement, and it offers a variety of programs and activities to help students reach their full potential. The school also has a commitment to community involvement, and it works with local organizations to provide students with additional opportunities for learning and growth. Sam Hughes Elementary School has a strong commitment to excellence, and its staff works to ensure that all students receive the best possible education.

Address:	700 N Wilson Ave Tucson, AZ 85719
Phone:	(520) 232-7400
Site:	samhughes.tusd1.schooldesk.net
Grades:	Pre-K – 5
Enrollment:	334 students

Overview Sam Hughes Elementary School

Sam Hughes Elementary School serves 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Sam Hughes Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Sam Hughes Elementary School

Sam Hughes Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Sam Hughes Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.