Barton Elementary vs Hughes Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
Hughes Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,214 students
| Measure | Barton Elementary Long Beach, California | Hughes Middle Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3904 of 5,693 | #348 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42337 of 50,301 | #6414 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 418 | 1,214 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 24.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 23.9).
- •Hughes Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 79.7%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 26.1).
- •Hughes Middle is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 418.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barton Elementary better than Hughes Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes Middle ranks higher (55.7 vs 23.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barton Elementary and Hughes Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elementary: 418. Hughes Middle: 1,214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elementary and Hughes Middle rank in California?
Barton Elementary is 3904th of 5,693 and Hughes Middle is 348th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).