Hughson Unified
Hughson Unified has 3 ranked schools across middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 44.8/100 — 1.0 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hughson High at 58/100, where 17.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $12,996 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Middle | Developing 42.0/100 | 1 | 12.8% | 16.1% |
| High | Developing 46.2/100 | 2 | 10.6% | 32.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hughson Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hughson Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 46.2.
Consistency: Score range of 23.1 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 27.3%, 9.2pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 6.2%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Hughson High leads the district at 58 with 17.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hughson Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Hughson Unified is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Hughson Unified spends $12,996 per student in current expenditures — $1,819 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Middle Schools (1)
Hughson Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.0 — 1.5 points near the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +5.1pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Emilie J. Ross Middle with a Scope Score of 42 and 12.8% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emilie J. Ross Middle Hughson Unified On the Rise | 12.8% | Developing 42/100 |
High Schools (2)
Hughson Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.2 — 1.3 points near the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 58 and 17.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hughson High Hughson Unified Building Momentum | 17.6% | Solid 58/100 |
| 2 | Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) Hughson Unified Building Momentum | 3.6% | Developing 35/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hughson Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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