Serving 1,295 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (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 1,295 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hughes Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hughes Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3316 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
47%
55%
Black
18%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #3316 out of 9,602 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
1,295 students attend Hughes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Hughes Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 8% 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 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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