Isaac L. Sowers Middle vs Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach, California | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #145 of 1,334 | #72 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2579 of 15,369 | #1504 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 771 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 74% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 73.8).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle does better on math proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 75%).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 25%).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.9).
- •Isaac L. Sowers Middle is the larger school with 771 students compared with 690.
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 Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle ranks higher (79.9 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 Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle: 771. Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Isaac L. Sowers Middle and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle rank in California?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is 145th of 1,334 and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle is 72nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).