At a glance
Reported students
1,214
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
50.3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
95th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
598
Hughes Middle: 1,214 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
24.1:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,328
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 22.2:1
What the reported data says about Hughes Middle
Hughes Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Long Beach. It is one of 81 current school records connected to Long Beach Unified. NCES reports 1,214 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 95th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.1:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (48.7%) and Asian (17.5%). English learners represent 5.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Hughes Middle
- 1How do the reported 24.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 50.3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3.62 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3.62
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White8.1%
- Hispanic48.7%
- Black17.1%
- Asian17.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.5%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Long Beach Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stanford Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,165 reported students
Jefferson Leadership Academies
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,004 reported students
Franklin Classical Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
991 reported students
Marshall Academy of the Arts
Middle · Grades 06–08
940 reported students
Washington Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
849 reported students
Jessie Nelson Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
832 reported students
Public schools near Hughes Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach Middle · Charter · Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach District | 06–08 | 244 | 0.5 mi |
| Lindsey Academy Middle · Long Beach Unified | 06–08 | 684 | 1.7 mi |
| Lindbergh STEM Academy Middle · Long Beach Unified | 06–08 | 421 | 1.8 mi |
| Hoover Middle Middle · Long Beach Unified | 06–08 | 505 | 1.9 mi |
| Washington Middle Middle · Long Beach Unified | 06–08 | 849 | 2.4 mi |
| Jessie Nelson Academy Middle · Long Beach Unified | 06–08 | 832 | 2.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hughes Middle
What grades does Hughes Middle serve?
Hughes Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Long Beach Unified.
How many students attend Hughes Middle?
Hughes Middle reported 1,214 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 95th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,328 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hughes Middle?
The calculated ratio is 24.1:1, based on 1,214 students and 50.3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hughes Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hughes Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Long Beach Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Hughes Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
52.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hughes Middle in?
Hughes Middle is part of Long Beach Unified, based in Long Beach, CA, which operates 81 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hughes Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Intellectual Virtues Academy of Long Beach (0.5 mi), Lindsey Academy (1.7 mi), Lindbergh STEM Academy (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.