Hughes Middle

1,295 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hughes Middle School, located in the Bixby Knolls neighborhood of Long Beach, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and college and career readiness. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its community-focused atmosphere and commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its standard academic programs, Hughes Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities and support systems designed to engage students both inside and outside the classroom. The school features elective pathways, athletic teams, and various clubs that encourage student involvement and school spirit. By integrating traditional instruction with programs aimed at developing critical thinking and character, Hughes strives to create a supportive, inclusive environment that meets the academic and personal needs of its middle school-aged learners.

1,295

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hughes Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	609
Black	237
Asian	223
Two or More	104
Pacific Islander	17

Hispanic
609 (47.0 %)
Black
237 (18.3 %)
Asian
223 (17.2 %)
White
105 (8.1 %)
Two or More
104 (8.0 %)
Pacific Islander
17 (1.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Long Beach Unified
Phone:	(562)595-0831
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,295
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	559
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	83

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 418

Grade 7 441

Grade 8 436