Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Summary:

Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mesa, Arizona, serving 425 students in grades PK-6 and is part of the Mesa Unified District.

The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, is significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 38% in the district and 39% statewide. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 72.71% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Michael T. Hughes Elementary School to nearby schools within the same district, such as Edison Elementary, Field Elementary, and MacArthur Elementary, it becomes evident that Michael T. Hughes consistently underperforms academically. One notable exception is the Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus, which is located within a mile of Michael T. Hughes Elementary and consistently outperforms the school and the district on academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 630 N Hunt Dr
       Mesa, AZ  85203-6533


(480) 472-7500

District: Mesa Unified District

SchoolDigger Rank:
697th of 912 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,847 Help


Students who attend Michael T. Hughes Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Poston Junior High School
High:    Mountain View High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.6%
White:
18.4%
Two or more races:
4.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.7% Help


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Compare Details Michael T. Hughes Elementary School ranks worse than 76.4% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 32nd among 51 ranked elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.08. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.6%), White (18.4%), two or more races (4.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is 14.2, which is the 13th best among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is $9,847, which is the 13th highest among 51 elementary schools in the Mesa Unified District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Michael T. Hughes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Mesa Unified District:

SchoolDigger ranks Mesa Unified District 187th of 297 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 27.21 829th 1062 21.9%
2010 19.30 962nd 1090 11.7%
2011 17.49 961st 1075 10.6%
2012 20.81 1025th 1141 10.2%
2013 24.37 976th 1158 15.7%
2014 22.29 891st 1079 17.4%
2015 27.77 652nd 955 31.7%
2016 31.52 707th 1079 34.5%
2017 31.41 731st 1106 33.9%
2018 19.91 909th 1109 18.0%
2019 16.88 879th 1039 15.4%
2021 23.31 921st 1226 24.9%
2022 20.64 751st 1000 24.9%
2023 20.47 995th 1245 20.1%
2024 20.08 697th 912 23.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.44 923rd 1027 10.1%
2023 28.89 514th 617 16.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.13 130th 155 16.1%
2021 39.29 545th 975 44.1%
2023 23.04 358th 451 20.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 30.64 893rd 1201 25.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.48 730th 820 11.0%
2022 25.62 480th 618 22.3%
2023 17.55 1019th 1116 8.7%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.97 303rd 423 28.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.82 844th 1023 17.5%
2019 26.35 609th 862 29.4%
2021 28.21 853rd 1219 30.0%
2023 23.49 933rd 1219 23.5%
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Rank History for Foster Care students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.46 33rd 306 89.2%
2023 37.45 24th 38 36.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.70 947th 1032 8.2%
2019 17.63 710th 850 16.5%
2021 21.69 975th 1220 20.1%
2023 17.86 1041st 1216 14.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.61 627th 895 29.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 830th 911 8.9%
2019 24.55 540th 709 23.8%
2021 27.72 884th 1198 26.2%
2023 22.92 957th 1170 18.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.43 328th 654 49.8%
2022 67.61 22nd 82 73.2%
2023 31.83 144th 219 34.2%
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Rank History for White students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.07 818th 1161 29.5%
2022 26.13 652nd 800 18.5%
2023 26.51 796th 1024 22.3%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Monday, September 20, 2010

Open Quote I was at Hawthorn as a student for four years. I can absolutely tell you Hawthorn is full of poor teachers and students. I'm not saying they aren't bright or anything, but anyone who goes to Hawthorn will automatically be recieving poor grades and education. After I transferred to a Chandler school, I've been constantly getting A's. Ever since then, I've always been an A student. Again, don't get me wrong. The lunch is pretty good though..... Close Quote



Enrollment information for Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 924 7 11 41 3 n/a n/a -78 908
1989 899 6 7 37 3 n/a n/a -79 873
1990 863 19 1 49 n/a n/a n/a -135 797
1991 784 10 4 50 1 n/a n/a -70 779
1992 767 17 5 53 6 n/a n/a -1 847
1993 740 23 4 99 16 n/a n/a 0 882
1994 732 17 5 112 13 n/a n/a 0 879
1995 714 13 7 112 18 n/a n/a 0 864
1996 714 13 7 112 18 n/a n/a 0 864
1997 723 26 15 164 13 n/a n/a 0 941
1998 676 23 16 163 12 n/a n/a 0 890
1999 647 22 13 195 26 n/a n/a 0 903
2000 628 19 9 214 16 n/a n/a 0 886
2001 565 23 5 251 13 n/a n/a 0 857
2002 439 32 5 342 9 n/a n/a 0 827
2003 439 32 5 342 9 n/a n/a 0 827
2004 404 24 9 396 14 n/a n/a 0 847
2005 340 15 9 458 10 n/a n/a 0 832
2006 338 36 8 463 13 n/a n/a 0 858
2007 300 31 11 433 12 n/a n/a 0 787
2008 238 39 7 466 15 n/a n/a 0 765
2009 203 27 5 458 5 n/a n/a 0 698
2010 136 13 7 384 14 n/a n/a 0 554
2011 107 20 6 366 11 0 0 0 510
2012 78 27 11 358 14 0 1 0 489
2013 85 26 1 359 16 1 1 0 489
2014 93 14 4 384 12 0 4 0 511
2015 79 23 6 408 8 0 7 0 531
2016 78 24 0 404 6 9 10 0 531
2017 81 26 0 378 8 5 14 0 512
2018 67 14 0 388 3 5 17 0 494
2019 87 19 0 405 10 4 18 0 543
2020 112 22 0 361 9 4 18 0 526
2021 75 30 1 322 9 3 17 0 457
2022 78 33 1 312 10 4 20 0 458
2023 71 26 0 280 21 3 24 0 425
2024 89 21 0 332 17 3 22 0 484

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 40.0 22.7 n/a
1989 873 38.5 22.6 n/a
1990 797 33.5 23.7 n/a
1991 779 35.0 22.2 n/a
1992 847 36.5 23.2 n/a
1993 882 40.5 21.8 n/a
1994 879 39.0 22.5 n/a
1995 864 39.9 21.7 n/a
1996 864 39.9 21.7 n/a
1997 941 42.5 22.1 n/a
1998 890 43.6 20.4 n/a
1999 903 42.3 21.3 n/a
2000 886 43.3 20.5 n/a
2001 857 41.9 20.5 n/a
2002 827 42.4 19.5 63.2
2003 827 42.4 19.5 63.2
2004 847 39.3 21.6 78.9
2005 832 41.9 19.9 83.1
2006 858 45.0 19.1 83.6
2007 787 45.8 17.2 73.1
2008 765 40.7 18.8 75.9
2009 698 37.5 18.6 75.1
2010 554 31.2 17.7 84.7
2011 510 30.8 16.5 85.5
2012 489 27.9 17.4 91.6
2013 489 27.1 18.0 92.2
2014 511 29.5 17.3 93.2
2015 531 30.0 17.7 79.1
2016 531 30.0 17.7 94
2017 512 31.3 16.3 94.9
2018 494 28.8 17.1 85.8
2019 543 29.7 18.2 82
2020 526 32.9 15.9 79.8
2021 457 33.7 13.5 n/a
2022 458 30.9 14.8 36
2023 425 38.0 11.1 72.7
2024 484 33.9 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 908 40.0 22.7 n/a
1989 873 38.5 22.6 n/a
1990 797 33.5 23.7 n/a
1991 779 35.0 22.2 n/a
1992 847 36.5 23.2 n/a
1993 882 40.5 21.8 n/a
1994 879 39.0 22.5 n/a
1995 864 39.9 21.7 n/a
1996 864 39.9 21.7 n/a
1997 941 42.5 22.1 n/a
1998 890 43.6 20.4 n/a
1999 903 42.3 21.3 n/a
2000 886 43.3 20.5 n/a
2001 857 41.9 20.5 n/a
2002 827 42.4 19.5 63.2
2003 827 42.4 19.5 63.2
2004 847 39.3 21.6 78.9
2005 832 41.9 19.9 83.1
2006 858 45.0 19.1 83.6
2007 787 45.8 17.2 73.1
2008 765 40.7 18.8 75.9
2009 698 37.5 18.6 75.1
2010 554 31.2 17.7 84.7
2011 510 30.8 16.5 85.5
2012 489 27.9 17.4 91.6
2013 489 27.1 18.0 92.2
2014 511 29.5 17.3 93.2
2015 531 30.0 17.7 79.1
2016 531 30.0 17.7 94
2017 512 31.3 16.3 94.9
2018 494 28.8 17.1 85.8
2019 543 29.7 18.2 82
2020 526 32.9 15.9 79.8
2021 457 33.7 13.5 n/a
2022 458 30.9 14.8 36
2023 425 38.0 11.1 72.7
2024 484 33.9 14.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $330 (3.1%) $22 (0.2%) $683 (6.5%) $7,476 (70.9%) $2,714 (25.7%) $10,190 (96.7%) $10,543
2020 $1,179 (14.2%) $696 (8.4%) $3,053 (36.8%) $6,423 (77.5%) n/a $6,417 (77.4%) $8,292
2021 $1,200 (11.4%) $165 (1.6%) $2,566 (24.4%) $7,845 (74.6%) $1,302 (12.4%) $9,147 (87.0%) $10,513
2022 $894 (9.1%) $152 (1.5%) $1,941 (19.7%) $8,088 (82.1%) $711 (7.2%) $8,800 (89.4%) $9,847

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Michael T. Hughes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 879th of 1039 Elementary schoolsRanks 995th of 1245 Elementary schools
 4.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students543425
 21.7%
African American1926
 36.8%
American Indian1021
 110%
Asian00
Hispanic405280
 30.9%
Pacific Islander43
 25%
White8771
 18.4%
Two or More Races1824
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82%72.7%
 9.2%


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Students at Michael T. Hughes Elementary School are 69% Hispanic, 18% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% American Indian.

Students who attend Michael T. Hughes Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Poston Junior High School
High : Mountain View High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 484 students attended Michael T. Hughes Elementary School.

Michael T. Hughes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 23.6% of Arizona elementary schools.


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