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Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

Modesto, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
web.empire.k12.ca.us/hughes/hughes/htm.512 North Mcclure Rd., Modesto, CA 95357(209) 527-1330
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

264 students tested

37.1% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 30.9% did.

  • Exceeded14.0%
  • Met23.1%
  • Nearly met28.8%
  • Not met34.1%

Math

267 students tested

29.6% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 25.1% did.

  • Exceeded8.2%
  • Met21.4%
  • Nearly met30.3%
  • Not met40.1%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

1.0% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year508492
Suspended in or out of school2.2% · 111.0% · 5
Suspensions206
Violence with injury42
Violence without injury142
Weapons00
Drugs02
Defiance only00
Other20

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall522452
Suspended out of school1.0% · 52.9% · 13
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

19.6% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted498475
Chronically absent21.1% · 10519.6% · 93

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

474 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

25:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino59.9%
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White15.6%
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Black or African American6.1%
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Asian9.9%
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Two or More Races3.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.4%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander4.6%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061269009536

District
Empire Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
474 students
Teachers (FTE)
19

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