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
14:1
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
20%
Niche Grade
B-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
20%
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Math Proficiency
17%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
34
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Full Time Teachers
34
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Teachers in First or Second Year
15.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
30%
State Average
31%
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Math
20%
State Average
44%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
457:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.4%
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Female
48.6%
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Hispanic
69.1%
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Economically disadvantaged
68%
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Male
51.4%
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Female
48.6%
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Limited English proficient
24.7%
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White
16.4%
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Black
5.8%
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Native American
4.3%
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Two or more races
3.4%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
9/7/2025
This school ruined me the teachers were okay but the students were the problem. and the staff did NOTHING about it one kid pretended to be hitler and drew a mustache on himself and did the NAZI salute. teacher didn't even notice?? and when I reported it the counselor gave him a "talk". when the stud...
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...
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Michael T. Hughes Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Mesa, AZ and is served by the Mesa Unified School District in Arizona. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 480 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 20% are proficient in reading. Michael T. Hughes Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $398,809. Discover additional schools in the area, like Mountain View High School, Evit - Mountain View High School, Westwood High School, and more. Learn more about what Mesa has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Michael T. Hughes Elementary School.