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Public School | Grades K-6 | Empire Union Elementary

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School is located in Modesto, CA and is one of 6 elementary schools in Empire Union Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 480 students in grades K-6.

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.

Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School had an API growth score of 813 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School's 2012 base score was 809 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.

In 2010, Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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512 North McClure Rd, Modesto, CA 95357

(209) 527-1330

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 480

51% 49%

Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School had 72% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

Hispanic

59%

White

23%

Asian/Pacific Islander

12%

Black

Two or More Races

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Empire Union Elementary District Spending

$9,480Per Pupil

The Empire Union Elementary spends $9,480 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 64% on instruction, 30% on support services, 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Empire Union Elementary District

19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2010, Bernard L. Hughes Elementary School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the CST

What is it?

The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.

How is it Scored?

Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

About the CAT6

What is it?

The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.

Which Grades and Subjects?

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CST Results (2008)

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TestRating
5 out of 10

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