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Elementary Schools in Hughson, California

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 42.5/100

Hughson, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.5/100 — 1.3 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 on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hughson schools average 11.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.1
34.6 – 57.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
25.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Hughson schools compare

Hughson's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5 — 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 34.6 to 57.8, a 23.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 58 and 17.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hughson averages 25.6%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Hughson ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hughson High
Hughson Unified Building Momentum
17.6%Solid
58/100
2Emilie J. Ross Middle
Hughson Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
42/100
3Barbara Spratling Middle
Keyes Union Building Momentum
10.5%Developing
36/100
4Dickens (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.

Private Schools in Hughson

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Hughson Christian School
Calvinist · Grades Pre-K-8 · 90 students
13:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hughson

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hughson good?
Hughson's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5/100, which is 1.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 11.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hughson?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hughson is Hughson High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 17.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Hughson schools compare to the state average?
Hughson elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 11.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 34.6 to 57.8, a 23.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Hughson?
Hughson has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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