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Sam Hughes Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
700 N Wilson Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719 · (520) 232-7400 · Part of Tucson Unified District
Students
365
Students per teacher
18:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Sam Hughes Elementary
- School Grade A: near the top of Arizona’s public schools
- Math proficiency 21 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 34 pts above the state
- Enrollment up 9.3% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 31.2%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 38.5%
Location
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700 N Wilson Ave, Tucson
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten60
Grade 171
Grade 265
Grade 361
Grade 451
Grade 557
Enrollment over time
334’20
337’21
325’22
363’23
365’24
Up 9.3% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 46%White 41%Two or more races 7%Black 4%Asian 2%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.