Serving 1,214 students in grades 6-8, Hughes Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hughes Middle serves the northeast part of Long Beach, CA, covering an area of approximately 7.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hughes Middle School's student population of 1,214 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,214 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Calendar
Campus Size
7 acres
School Motto
Together, we are empowered, life-long learners and compassionate, responsible global citizens.
School Rankings
Hughes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Middle School is 0.70, 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
#3470 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Owls
Source: 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 #3470 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hughes Middle School often compared to?
Hughes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lindsey Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hughes Middle School?
1,214 students attend Hughes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Hughes Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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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