Summary:
Hughson, California is served by six public schools across two unified districts—Hughson Unified and Keyes Union—educating roughly 2,500 students from elementary through high school, including a continuation school for at-risk youth.
Among these schools, Hughson High stands out for its exceptional 98.4% graduation rate and strong English proficiency, significantly outperforming state averages. Hughson Elementary shows notable strength in mathematics, while Fox Road Elementary has the district's best attendance record. The middle schools, Emilie J. Ross Middle and Barbara Spratling Middle, show a typical dip in math scores compared to elementary grades, though Barbara Spratling has higher science proficiency. Dickens (Billy Joe) High (Continuation) serves a small, high-needs population with intensive support, reflected in its higher per-student spending.
Key takeaways for parents include the overall high graduation rates and low dropout rates at both high schools, but a significant challenge in high school math performance across the district. Attendance is strongly linked to achievement, with schools like Fox Road Elementary and Hughson High having low chronic absenteeism and stronger results. The community shows considerable economic need, with free or reduced lunch eligibility ranging from 57% to 90% across all schools, indicating widespread participation in meal assistance programs.
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