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 51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ?
186 students attend Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter 51±¬ÁÏ.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter 51±¬ÁÏ 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 51±¬ÁÏ offer ?
Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter 51±¬ÁÏ offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter 51±¬ÁÏ part of?
Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter 51±¬ÁÏ is part of Robert M. Hughes Academy Charter 51±¬ÁÏ District.
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