Sam Hughes Elementary School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 296 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-6
- Ranks 285th out of 1,101 elementary schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 700 N. Wilson, Tucson, AZ 85719
School District Details
- Tucson Unified District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $7,945
- Graduation Rate: 68.8%
- Dropout Rate: 2.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 17.8
- Enrolled Students: 55,379
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 296
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 15.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 19.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 152 (51.4%)
- Females: 144 (48.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 14 (4.7%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 64 (21.6%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 78 (26.4%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 8 | 2.7% |
| Black | 9 | 3.0% |
| Asian | 15 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic | 116 | 39.2% |
| White | 148 | 50.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 | 14.9% |
| 1st Grade | 53 | 17.9% |
| 2nd Grade | 54 | 18.2% |
| 3rd Grade | 52 | 17.6% |
| 4th Grade | 53 | 17.9% |
| 5th Grade | 40 | 13.5% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 25%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:75%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 15 Years
- Average Salary: $47,558
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,969 | 25% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $52,421 | 75% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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1 review for Sam Hughes Elementary School
- Reviewed by Former Student on May 17, 2010
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I went to this school for 6 great years, with several great teachers, such as Ms.Garbini. I learned so much and miss the school. 5 stars.
Thomas Noriega
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