Hughes Middle vs Los Cerritos Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes Middle
Long Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,214 students
Los Cerritos Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Hughes Middle Long Beach, California | Los Cerritos Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #348 of 1,334 | #758 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6414 of 15,369 | #10454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,214 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 1,214 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 71% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 55.7).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 53%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 52.9%).
- •Hughes Middle does better on students per teacher (24.3 vs 28.3).
- •Hughes Middle is the larger school with 1,214 students compared with 453.
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 Hughes Middle better than Los Cerritos Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos Elementary ranks higher (71.2 vs 55.7 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 Hughes Middle and Los Cerritos Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes Middle: 1,214. Los Cerritos Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes Middle and Los Cerritos Elementary rank in California?
Hughes Middle is 348th of 1,334 and Los Cerritos Elementary is 758th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).