Isaac L. Sowers Middle vs Oka (Isojiro) 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.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
771 students
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach, California | Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,334 | #664 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2579 of 15,369 | #9471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 79% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 72.7).
- •Oka (Isojiro) Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 64%).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 70%).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 34.1%).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle does better on students per teacher (24.9 vs 25.2).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 504.
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 Isaac L. Sowers Middle better than Oka (Isojiro) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Isaac L. Sowers Middle ranks higher (73.8 vs 72.7 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 Isaac L. Sowers Middle and Oka (Isojiro) Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle: 771. Oka (Isojiro) Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac L. Sowers Middle and Oka (Isojiro) Elementary rank in California?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is 145th of 1,334 and Oka (Isojiro) Elementary is 664th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).