Isaac L. Sowers Middle vs Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 697 m 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
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
| Measure | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach, California | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,334 | #277 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2579 of 15,369 | #4947 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 771 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 83% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 73.8).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 64%).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 25%).
- •Ralph E. Hawes Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.9).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 516.
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 Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ralph E. Hawes Elementary ranks higher (80.1 vs 73.8 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 Ralph E. Hawes Elementary?
About 697 m in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle: 771. Ralph E. Hawes Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac L. Sowers Middle and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary rank in California?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is 145th of 1,334 and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary is 277th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).