Oka (Isojiro) Elementary vs Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
690 students
| Measure | Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach, California | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #664 of 5,693 | #72 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #9471 of 50,301 | #1504 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 504 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 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 72.7).
- •Oka (Isojiro) Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 74%).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 34.1%).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.2).
- •Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle is the larger school with 690 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 Oka (Isojiro) Elementary better than Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle ranks higher (79.9 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 Oka (Isojiro) Elementary and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary: 504. Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oka (Isojiro) Elementary and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle rank in California?
Oka (Isojiro) Elementary is 664th of 5,693 and Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle is 72nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).