Hughes Middle

Summary:

Hughes Middle is a public magnet middle school located in Reston, Virginia, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 993 students. The school is part of the Fairfax County Public Schools district, which is ranked 41 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hughes Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.18% White, 15.51% African American, 30.61% Hispanic, and 7.15% Asian students. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Algebra I for 8th and 7th grades, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. This is higher than the Fairfax County and Virginia state averages. Hughes Middle has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 103 and 192 out of 409 to 419 Virginia middle schools, placing it in the top half of middle schools in the state. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 15.1 over the past few years.

While Hughes Middle's overall performance is strong, its performance varies across different student subgroups. White and multi-racial students perform very well, ranking in the top 25% of Virginia middle schools, but Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively poorly, ranking in the bottom 50% of Virginia middle schools. Nearby schools like Rocky Run Middle and Carson Middle consistently outperform Hughes Middle in academic assessments and have higher SchoolDigger rankings, while Herndon Middle has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic and low-income students and lower academic performance compared to Hughes Middle.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 7-8

 11401 Ridge Heights Rd
       Reston, VA  20191-1398


(703) 715-3600

District: Fairfax County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,892 Help


Students who attend Hughes Middle usually attend:

High:    South Lakes High

Feeder schools for Hughes Middle:

Elementary:    Dogwood Elementary
    Forest Edge Elementary
    Hunters Woods Elementary School for the Arts and Sciences
    Lake Anne Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  993

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.2%
Hispanic:
30.6%
African American:
15.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hughes Middle ranks better than 54.4% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 14th among 23 ranked middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Hughes Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hughes Middle is $10,892, which is the 10th highest among 23 middle schools in the Fairfax County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hughes Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hughes Middle 190th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Hughes Middle in the ranking list.)

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Fairfax County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fairfax County Public Schools 41st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hughes Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.20 194th 340 42.9%
2006 55.51 157th 383 59.0%
2007 46.63 227th 387 41.3%
2008 52.97 178th 391 54.5%
2009 43.86 237th 390 39.2%
2010 53.76 178th 408 56.4%
2011 55.03 166th 413 59.8%
2012 60.53 111th 413 73.1%
2013 71.68 72nd 416 82.7%
2014 62.78 112th 416 73.1%
2015 60.29 143rd 412 65.3%
2016 64.94 103rd 409 74.8%
2017 62.04 119th 415 71.3%
2018 57.35 158th 413 61.7%
2019 57.10 172nd 424 59.4%
2021 50.20 192nd 419 54.2%
2022 57.35 167th 415 59.8%
2023 62.41 158th 422 62.6%
2024 57.89 190th 417 54.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.97 46th 231 80.1%
2024 67.97 63rd 237 73.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.97 34th 100 66.0%
2024 47.51 49th 122 59.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 38.85 266th 402 33.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.38 164th 411 60.1%
2024 56.17 197th 407 51.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.37 88th 278 68.3%
2024 62.22 90th 281 68.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.28 142nd 409 65.3%
2024 58.84 169th 407 58.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.75 56th 132 57.6%
2024 52.44 75th 128 41.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.27 71st 298 76.2%
2024 59.45 120th 299 59.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.98 179th 275 34.9%
2024 28.89 212th 272 22.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hughes Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.18 55th 402 86.3%
2024 76.62 52nd 396 86.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Open Quote This school is terrible. Teachers suck. classes are out of control. gangs and fights all the time. AVOID THIS SCHOOL and area. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Hughes Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1108 1108
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1053 1053
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 973 973
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 998 998
1993 680 207 118 123 2 n/a n/a 0 1130
1994 645 209 111 148 2 n/a n/a 0 1115
1995 634 215 105 102 1 n/a n/a 0 1057
1996 634 215 105 102 1 n/a n/a 0 1057
1997 593 186 109 105 5 n/a n/a 0 998
1998 604 187 125 107 4 n/a n/a 0 1027
1999 525 166 112 111 0 n/a n/a 0 914
2000 500 171 117 126 3 n/a n/a -4 913
2001 512 145 110 128 2 n/a n/a 0 897
2002 438 177 126 151 3 n/a n/a 41 936
2003 438 177 126 151 3 n/a n/a 41 936
2004 413 174 126 155 3 n/a n/a 48 919
2005 382 149 115 156 1 n/a n/a 50 853
2006 387 178 99 165 1 n/a n/a 57 887
2007 366 166 102 166 3 n/a n/a 60 863
2008 371 155 114 150 4 n/a n/a 53 847
2009 395 173 119 183 2 n/a n/a 60 932
2010 405 185 134 185 1 n/a n/a 63 973
2011 380 161 131 190 3 1 48 0 914
2012 401 157 127 196 2 0 50 0 933
2013 398 147 126 227 2 1 67 0 968
2014 395 152 115 284 2 1 58 0 1007
2015 410 155 112 274 3 0 53 0 1007
2016 405 148 105 254 3 1 56 0 972
2017 404 163 113 267 1 1 73 0 1022
2018 432 168 106 257 1 0 74 0 1038
2019 443 171 102 258 2 1 73 0 1050
2020 421 169 95 303 1 2 70 0 1061
2021 380 160 87 330 0 1 64 0 1022
2022 384 145 80 307 0 1 56 0 973
2023 399 154 71 304 0 1 64 0 993

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

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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 Hughes Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1108 59.9 18.4 n/a
1990 1053 57.4 18.3 n/a
1991 973 61.0 15.9 n/a
1992 998 62.1 16.0 n/a
1993 1130 73.8 15.3 n/a
1994 1115 67.0 n/a 23
1995 1057 n/a 0.0 19.1
1996 1057 n/a 0.0 19.1
1997 998 n/a 0.0 18.2
1998 1027 n/a 0.0 20
1999 914 61.0 15.0 24.2
2000 913 n/a 0.0 26.4
2001 897 73.8 12.2 22.9
2002 936 82.4 11.4 25.4
2003 936 82.4 11.4 25.4
2004 919 74.2 12.4 30.1
2005 853 73.6 11.6 31.9
2006 887 62.0 14.3 33.5
2007 863 72.8 11.9 35.1
2008 847 43.8 19.3 29.5
2009 932 48.4 19.3 32.8
2010 973 41.8 23.2 36.5
2011 914 54.0 16.9 33.6
2012 933 70.0 13.3 31.4
2013 968 75.1 12.8 33.8
2014 1007 80.8 12.4 37.3
2015 1007 78.0 12.9 38.2
2016 972 78.0 12.4 33.7
2017 1022 80.0 12.7 31.3
2018 1038 80.0 12.9 34.2
2019 1050 74.3 14.1 35.3
2020 1061 79.5 13.3 37.5
2021 1022 86.6 11.7 n/a
2022 973 75.7 12.8 40.9
2023 993 65.7 15.1 40.7

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 Hughes Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 1108 59.9 18.4 n/a
1990 1053 57.4 18.3 n/a
1991 973 61.0 15.9 n/a
1992 998 62.1 16.0 n/a
1993 1130 73.8 15.3 n/a
1994 1115 67.0 n/a 23
1995 1057 n/a 0.0 19.1
1996 1057 n/a 0.0 19.1
1997 998 n/a 0.0 18.2
1998 1027 n/a 0.0 20
1999 914 61.0 15.0 24.2
2000 913 n/a 0.0 26.4
2001 897 73.8 12.2 22.9
2002 936 82.4 11.4 25.4
2003 936 82.4 11.4 25.4
2004 919 74.2 12.4 30.1
2005 853 73.6 11.6 31.9
2006 887 62.0 14.3 33.5
2007 863 72.8 11.9 35.1
2008 847 43.8 19.3 29.5
2009 932 48.4 19.3 32.8
2010 973 41.8 23.2 36.5
2011 914 54.0 16.9 33.6
2012 933 70.0 13.3 31.4
2013 968 75.1 12.8 33.8
2014 1007 80.8 12.4 37.3
2015 1007 78.0 12.9 38.2
2016 972 78.0 12.4 33.7
2017 1022 80.0 12.7 31.3
2018 1038 80.0 12.9 34.2
2019 1050 74.3 14.1 35.3
2020 1061 79.5 13.3 37.5
2021 1022 86.6 11.7 n/a
2022 973 75.7 12.8 40.9
2023 993 65.7 15.1 40.7

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hughes Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $344 (3.7%) $9,061 (96.3%) $9,405
2020 $248 (2.5%) $9,802 (97.5%) $10,050
2021 $303 (2.8%) $10,589 (97.2%) $10,892

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hughes Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 172nd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 158th of 422 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Hughes Middle)6449.6
 14.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8654.7
 31.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Hughes Middle)8078.8
 1.2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8478.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hughes Middle)7844.4
 33.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fairfax County Public Schools)8339.8
 43.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Hughes Middle)8266.7
 15.3%
   8th Grade Science (Fairfax County Public Schools)8370.4
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Hughes Middle)8077.6
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Reading (Fairfax County Public Schools)8277.4
 4.7%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Hughes Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Fairfax County Public Schools)8690
 4%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Hughes Middle)9489
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Fairfax County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Hughes Middle)10080
 20%
   End of Course Algebra II (Fairfax County Public Schools)9091
 1%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1050993
 5.4%
African American171154
 9.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian10271
 30.4%
Hispanic258304
 17.8%
Pacific Islander11
White443399
 9.9%
Two or More Races7364
 12.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.3%40.7%
 5.4%


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Students at Hughes Middle are 40% White, 31% Hispanic, 16% African American, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 993 students attended Hughes Middle.

Hughes Middle ranks 190th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Hughes Middle usually go on to attend South Lakes High


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