Formerly known as Hawthorne Elementary, Michael T. Hughes Elementary was renamed in 2018 in honor of a devout public education advocate who served Mesa Public Schools for two decades. Also in 2018, Michael Hughes received the ASBA Barbara Robey Lifetime Achievement Award for his 40 years of contribution to the betterment of social services and education for young people.
Hughes Elementary is a Title 1 school located near the heart of Mesa in the Mesa Patios neighborhood and much like its namesake, the elementary school’s dedication to education and inclusion can be seen at every turn.
To better support its students’ behavioral needs, it has implemented a program called Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports (PBIS). PBIS operates on a scaffolded intervention model that addresses individual behaviors in and outside of the classroom to help students develop healthy and appropriate behaviors early on.
Hughes Elementary also embraces STEAM and AVID which are a few more vital frameworks utilized to prepare young minds for their futures while challenging them where they’re at currently.
The school understands the benefit of using music and athletic activities to round out its curriculum. It offers a host of athletics and after-school programs for students to participate in including Xplore, a balanced after-school program offering academic and athletic activities for students of Mesa Public Schools.
Michael T. Hughes Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
630 N Hunt Dr,
Mesa, AZ
Mesa Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Stephanie Douglas-montez
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
38
Full Time Teachers
38
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
20%
State Average
44%
Science
30%
State Average
31%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
457:1
Student Diversity
Male
54.6%
Female
45.4%
Hispanic
65.9%
White
16.7%
Black
6.1%
Two or more races
5.6%
Native American
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
3/6/2024
Our sons absolutely love this school, and his teacher. We moved from another district in the valley, and I completely see a difference in our son. He loves going to school, his teacher has been just absolutely amazing. I can't say enough wonderful things about the school.
7/26/2023
worst school!! Teachers or Principle don't care about students learning and well being.my child was left sleeping in class all day and the teacher text me 10 minutes before the school day ended to tell me my kid was sick all day....
5/17/2018
This is my children's second year at Hawthorne/Hughes. I was apprehensive about sending my kids here after reading some of these reviews, but I'm glad I did. Their teachers have been excellent! They've done a good job of tailoring the instruction to my children's needs. For example, last year my fir...
8/24/2017
HORRIBLE! DO NOT ENROLL YOUR CHILDREN AT HAWTHORNE! It changed my daughter to the point where I almost didn't recognize my child anymore and just by switching to a higher rated school I see huge differences! The office staff didn't even have her birthdate recorded correctly! They were 20 days off an...
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About Mesa Patios
List Price Range
$230K - $725K
Homes For Sale
13
Average Home Value
$410,821
Median Lot Size
10,672 Sq Ft
% Renters
49%
Household Income
$85,529
% of College Grads
27.3%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
1,969 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
32.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$975 - $1,525 per month
- Gilbert Square Apartments
- 1-2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 600+ Sq Ft
- 1821 E Covina St
- Mesa, AZ
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Pioneer Park
- Basketball
- Playground
- Waterpark
Escobedo Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Three Fountains
Porter Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Fitch Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Washington Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Volleyball
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