Thomas P. Hughes School

Summary:

Thomas P. Hughes School is an exceptional elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, with a total enrollment of 276 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with its students demonstrating exceptional academic performance on standardized tests.

One of the standout features of Thomas P. Hughes School is its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 57.97% White, 15.94% Hispanic, 18.48% Asian, and 6.52% two or more races. This diversity is higher than the nearby schools in the Berkeley Heights School District, which have a higher percentage of White students. Additionally, the school has consistently maintained low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.0% to 5.7% in recent years, which are lower than the state average. Furthermore, only 2.54% of students at Thomas P. Hughes School receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population compared to the state and nearby schools.

The exceptional academic performance of Thomas P. Hughes School is particularly noteworthy. The school's students consistently outperform both the Berkeley Heights School District and the state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 81.9% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.2%. In Mathematics, 85.3% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 45.9%. This high academic achievement is evident across all grade levels, making Thomas P. Hughes School a standout institution that provides a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 446 Snyder Ave
       Berkeley Hts, NJ  07922-2017


(908) 464-1717

District: Berkeley Heights School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
118th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,155 Help


Students who attend Thomas P. Hughes School usually attend:

Middle:    Columbia Middle School
High:    Governor Livingston High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  276

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
Asian:
18.5%
Hispanic:
15.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  2.5% Help


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Compare Details Thomas P. Hughes School ranks better than 91.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.18. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Thomas P. Hughes School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Berkeley Heights School District. Student population at Thomas P. Hughes School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58%), Asian (18.5%), Hispanic (15.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 2.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Berkeley Heights School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas P. Hughes School is 11.4. 2 elementary schools in the Berkeley Heights School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas P. Hughes School is $9,155. 2 elementary schools in the Berkeley Heights School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas P. Hughes School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas P. Hughes School 118th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Thomas P. Hughes School in the ranking list.)

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Berkeley Heights School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Berkeley Heights School District 75th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas P. Hughes School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas P. Hughes School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.83 45th 1204 96.3%
2004 85.43 55th 1298 95.8%
2005 79.77 185th 1303 85.8%
2006 76.81 283rd 1314 78.5%
2007 77.55 216th 1329 83.7%
2008 81.31 126th 1338 90.6%
2009 80.59 188th 1346 86.0%
2010 83.20 125th 1354 90.8%
2011 82.49 144th 1360 89.4%
2012 84.86 80th 1363 94.1%
2013 85.50 87th 1367 93.6%
2014 85.89 90th 1363 93.4%
2015 93.30 47th 1357 96.5%
2016 87.93 128th 1346 90.5%
2017 91.48 63rd 1352 95.3%
2018 89.36 107th 1353 92.1%
2019 91.34 68th 1360 95.0%
2021 91.48 108th 1317 91.8%
2022 85.01 208th 1345 84.5%
2023 90.18 118th 1342 91.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas P. Hughes School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.87 12th 868 98.6%
2022 61.53 293rd 949 69.1%
2023 82.55 120th 958 87.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas P. Hughes School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.00 92nd 1333 93.1%
2019 88.40 91st 1331 93.2%
2021 88.31 120th 1290 90.7%
2022 84.31 197th 1326 85.1%
2023 89.93 106th 1318 92.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas P. Hughes School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.93 151st 1334 88.7%
2019 92.22 56th 1335 95.8%
2021 90.39 106th 1297 91.8%
2022 84.04 202nd 1324 84.7%
2023 89.08 123rd 1315 90.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas P. Hughes School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.22 56th 370 84.9%
2019 90.37 5th 370 98.6%
2021 80.28 43rd 339 87.3%
2022 77.76 58th 348 83.3%
2023 69.97 99th 346 71.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas P. Hughes School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.62 10th 896 98.9%
2023 98.85 9th 982 99.1%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas P. Hughes School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.68 107th 1022 89.5%
2019 83.64 104th 1023 89.8%
2021 77.27 156th 964 83.8%
2022 70.03 279th 976 71.4%
2023 79.14 155th 975 84.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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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Enrollment information for Thomas P. Hughes School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 257 7 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1989 253 5 39 3 2 n/a n/a 0 302
1990 254 6 32 4 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1991 245 5 32 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
1992 276 6 30 6 0 n/a n/a 0 318
1993 287 1 27 4 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1994 256 1 34 4 0 n/a n/a 0 295
1995 319 2 41 10 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1996 319 2 41 10 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1998 313 1 37 14 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 259 2 26 13 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2000 248 2 33 17 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2001 246 5 40 14 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2002 243 3 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2003 243 3 23 21 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2004 257 2 21 14 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 254 6 28 17 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2006 262 4 33 14 0 n/a n/a 0 313
2007 254 5 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2008 261 8 37 6 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 267 3 37 10 0 0 0 0 317
2010 258 6 39 14 0 0 0 0 317
2011 151 4 26 8 0 0 0 0 189
2012 213 2 35 11 0 0 1 0 262
2013 211 3 42 15 0 0 1 0 272
2014 209 4 46 21 0 0 0 0 280
2015 188 5 44 18 0 0 1 0 256
2016 179 3 45 19 0 0 7 0 253
2017 201 3 61 19 0 0 9 0 293
2018 183 3 47 24 0 0 13 0 270
2019 177 5 48 27 0 0 16 0 273
2020 175 7 45 31 0 0 24 0 282
2021 148 5 48 35 0 0 28 0 264
2022 173 6 62 46 0 0 26 0 313
2023 160 2 51 44 0 1 18 0 276

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 Thomas P. Hughes School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 17.0 16.5 n/a
1989 302 18.0 16.7 n/a
1990 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1991 286 17.0 16.8 0
1992 318 18.0 17.6 1.9
1993 319 17.7 18.0 2.2
1994 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
1995 372 24.0 15.5 1.1
1996 372 24.0 15.5 1.1
1998 365 26.9 13.6 0.3
1999 300 21.5 14.0 0.3
2000 300 21.4 14.0 0.3
2001 305 22.5 13.6 0
2002 290 20.7 14.0 0.7
2003 290 20.7 14.0 0.7
2004 294 22.3 13.2 1
2005 305 24.6 12.4 n/a
2006 313 24.6 12.7 1.3
2007 292 23.4 12.5 n/a
2008 312 21.0 14.9 1.6
2009 317 26.4 10.5 1.3
2010 317 26.0 12.1 1.3
2011 189 22.5 8.4 1.6
2012 262 20.8 12.5 1.1
2013 272 21.6 12.5 1.8
2014 280 23.1 12.0 1.8
2015 256 22.0 11.6 2.3
2016 253 24.0 10.5 2.4
2017 293 22.1 13.2 1.4
2018 270 21.2 12.6 2.2
2019 273 22.2 12.2 1.1
2020 282 22.7 12.3 1.1
2021 264 24.3 10.8 1.1
2022 313 27.3 11.4 2.6
2023 276 24.1 11.4 2.5

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 Thomas P. Hughes School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 17.0 16.5 n/a
1989 302 18.0 16.7 n/a
1990 296 17.0 17.4 n/a
1991 286 17.0 16.8 0
1992 318 18.0 17.6 1.9
1993 319 17.7 18.0 2.2
1994 295 16.0 18.4 n/a
1995 372 24.0 15.5 1.1
1996 372 24.0 15.5 1.1
1998 365 26.9 13.6 0.3
1999 300 21.5 14.0 0.3
2000 300 21.4 14.0 0.3
2001 305 22.5 13.6 0
2002 290 20.7 14.0 0.7
2003 290 20.7 14.0 0.7
2004 294 22.3 13.2 1
2005 305 24.6 12.4 n/a
2006 313 24.6 12.7 1.3
2007 292 23.4 12.5 n/a
2008 312 21.0 14.9 1.6
2009 317 26.4 10.5 1.3
2010 317 26.0 12.1 1.3
2011 189 22.5 8.4 1.6
2012 262 20.8 12.5 1.1
2013 272 21.6 12.5 1.8
2014 280 23.1 12.0 1.8
2015 256 22.0 11.6 2.3
2016 253 24.0 10.5 2.4
2017 293 22.1 13.2 1.4
2018 270 21.2 12.6 2.2
2019 273 22.2 12.2 1.1
2020 282 22.7 12.3 1.1
2021 264 24.3 10.8 1.1
2022 313 27.3 11.4 2.6
2023 276 24.1 11.4 2.5

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 Thomas P. Hughes School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $68 (0.7%) $9,087 (99.3%) $9,155

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas P. Hughes School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 118th of 1342 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Thomas P. Hughes School)85.776.3
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley Heights School District)81.870.5
 11.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Thomas P. Hughes School)89.885.3
 4.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Berkeley Heights School District)88.577
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas P. Hughes School)79.766.3
 13.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley Heights School District)81.271.3
 9.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Thomas P. Hughes School)87.480.7
 6.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley Heights School District)85.483
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas P. Hughes School)78.481.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Berkeley Heights School District)82.977.7
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Thomas P. Hughes School)8074.5
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Berkeley Heights School District)78.770.1
 8.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students273276
 1.1%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian4851
 6.3%
Hispanic2744
 63%
Pacific Islander01
White177160
 9.6%
Two or More Races1618
 12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients1.1%2.5%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas P. Hughes School

In the 2022-23 school year, 276 students attended Thomas P. Hughes School.

Students at Thomas P. Hughes School are 58% White, 18% Asian, 16% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Yes. Thomas P. Hughes School ranks in the top 8.8% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Students who attend Thomas P. Hughes School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Columbia Middle School
High : Governor Livingston High School


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