Hughes Middle School serves 1,328 students in grades 6-8.
Hughes Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,328 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hughes Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hughes Middle School's student population of 1,328 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,328 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hughes Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Hughes Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1593 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
19%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hughes Middle School's ranking?
Hughes Middle School is ranked #1593 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Hughes Middle School?
1,328 students attend Hughes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hughes Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hughes Middle School?
Hughes Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hughes Middle School offer ?
Hughes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hughes Middle School part of?
Hughes Middle School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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