D
Needs Improvement
46/100

John F Hughes Elementary School

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 24 PROSPECT ST, Utica, NY 13501
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 17% · Math 30% proficient · 17th percentile in New York
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against New York schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
378
Students
enrolled
10.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%17/100reading 6th percentile, math 28th percentile among New York middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with New York schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −17 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in New York. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−39 pts vs. state avg 56%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency30% (−27 pts vs. state avg 57%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the New York state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White22%42%reading -29 pts, math -16 pts14th percentile (list)
Black8%17%reading -22 pts, math -7 pts13th percentile (list)
Hispanic25%25%reading -9 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)
Asian25%35%reading -44 pts, math -39 pts4th percentile (list)
Low-income17%27%reading -17 pts, math -7 pts24th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 24 PROSPECT ST
City Utica
ZIP Code 13501
District 3629370
NCES School ID 362937003951
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 13501

Understanding the community around John F Hughes Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,626
Per Capita Income $25,485
Poverty Rate 24.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%
High School or Higher 78.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $128,700
Median Rent $837
Owner-Occupied 51.1%
Renter-Occupied 48.9%
View full data for ZIP 13501 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John F Hughes Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 31.8%
White 30.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.4%
Asian 10.3%
Two or More Races 6.1%
American Indian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 378
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John F Hughes Elementary School?
John F Hughes Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John F Hughes Elementary School?
John F Hughes Elementary School has 378 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1.
What grades does John F Hughes Elementary School serve?
John F Hughes Elementary School serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does John F Hughes Elementary School receive per student?
John F Hughes Elementary School receives $22,010 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John F Hughes Elementary School in 13501 ▼
Avg Home Value
$213,454
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,349
1-Year Change
+7.7%
% Renters
48.9%

Other Schools in 13501

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026