The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (09-10)
186 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Asian
(09-10)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)22%
15%
Black
(09-10)74%
8%
White
(09-10)2%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
35%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
15%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School?
186 students attend Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School offer ?
Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School part of?
Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School is part of Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter Public School District.
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