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Hughes Middle

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 3846 California Avenue, Long Beach, CA 90807-3510

(562) 595-0831

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7/10
#403
Rank 403 out of 1,315
Top 31%
English Language Arts7/10 · #404 · 69th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #400 · 70th percentile
Science7/10 · #431 · 67th percentile

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School Overview

Hughes Middle sits in the quieter, tree-lined stretch of Long Beach near the Los Cerritos neighborhood, a part of the city that feels more suburban than its coastal reputation might suggest. It's a solidly performing middle school that holds its own academically, with scores hovering around the 70th percentile across English, math, and science — a reassuring choice for families navigating the sometimes stressful middle school transition. Families drawn to a stable, community-rooted school in one of Long Beach's more residential pockets will find Hughes a dependable fit.

Student Demographics

1,167 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
567 (49%)
African American
200 (17%)
Asian
119 (10%)
White
94 (8%)
Filipino
88 (8%)
Multiple Races
83 (7%)
Other
16 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners146 (13%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged657 (56%)
Students with Disabilities175 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,214
Enrollment
50.3
Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4.5
Administrators (FTE)
29
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #388 · 72nd percentile

162 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found