Huntington Beach City Elementary School District
School District · Huntington Beach, California
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Avg Rating
7.7
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 2 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,730
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Evaluating Huntington Beach City Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Huntington Beach City Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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John H. Eader Elementary
Huntington Beach · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
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S. A. Moffett Elementary
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How this district compares
California rank
#108 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.4
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,730
$917 vs California median
District size
4,628 students
Larger than California median
The short answer
Huntington Beach City Elementary ranks #108 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Huntington Beach City Elementary's schools with real test data average 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are John H. Eader Elementary (8.5/10), Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (8.2/10), and S. A. Moffett Elementary (7.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 27% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Huntington Beach City Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Huntington Beach City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John H. Eader Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | S. A. Moffett Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Agnes L. Smith Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | John R. Peterson Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Isaac L. Sowers Middle | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Ethel Dwyer Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Huntington Seacliff Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Huntington Beach City Elementary
Huntington Beach City Elementary is a Huntington Beach, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 4,628 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.1:1. The district invests $16,730 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.7/10, Huntington Beach City Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is John H. Eader Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Huntington Beach City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 70.3% and ELA proficiency of 73.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools .
District Map
Schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary with test data.
Schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Huntington Beach
- Total Enrollment
- 4,628
- Teachers (FTE)
- 192
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Huntington Beach City Elementary has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Huntington Beach City Elementary?
The average composite rating for Huntington Beach City Elementary is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Huntington Beach City Elementary spends $16,730 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Huntington Beach City Elementary is 24.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
John H. Eader Elementary is the highest-rated school in Huntington Beach City Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Across schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 73.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Huntington Beach City Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Huntington Beach City Elementary has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 73.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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