Excellent
#957 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 10% in state
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle
Middle School · Fountain Valley Elementary
9101 Brabham Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher
22.2:1
Score
8.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
731
Student-Teacher
22.2:1
Score
8.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#957 of 9,539
In Huntington Beach
#5 of 32
public schools
In district
#3 of 10
Fountain Valley Elementary
Academic growth
9.6 / 10
Excellent
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Talbert (samuel E.) Middle
Middle School in Huntington Beach · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Talbert (samuel E.) Middle
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle is a public middle school in Huntington Beach, CA, part of Fountain Valley Elementary. Talbert (samuel E.) Middle serves approximately 731 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Talbert (samuel E.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #957 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Talbert (samuel E.) Middle show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.4 · Excellent
- District avg 8.3
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle runs 22.2:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Talbert (samuel E.) Middle — Students at Talbert (samuel E.) Middle score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
19.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.6/10.
How Talbert (samuel E.) Middle Compares
See how Talbert (samuel E.) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
9101 Brabham Dr., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Talbert (samuel E.) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Fountain Valley), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Isaac L. Sowers Middle (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Huntington Beach, see our Huntington Beach schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Academy Huntington Beach | 0.4 mi | — |
| Newland (William T.) Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.4 mi | 8.0 |
| Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Huntington Beach | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| St. Simon and St. Jude Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | — |
| STS SIMON & JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| My First Montessori Huntington Beach | 0.9 mi | — |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.1 mi | 8.2 |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| MY FIRST MONTESSORI Huntington Beach | 1.0 mi | 5.6 |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| THE PEGASUS SCHOOL Huntington Beach | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| FOUNTAIN VALLEY MONTESSORI CENTER Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Gisler (Robert) Elementary Fountain Valley | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach | 1.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Fountain Valley | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Fountain Valley High Fountain Valley | 1.7 mi | 8.6 |
| Holy Family Institute Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | — |
| HOLY FAMILY INSTITUTE Huntington Beach | 1.5 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92646 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$132,841
Median Home Value
$1,031,700
Median Rent
$2,570/mo
Population
55,814
College Educated
50.4%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
26.9 min
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Median Age
47.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Talbert (samuel E.) Middle
What grades does Talbert (samuel E.) Middle serve?
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Talbert (samuel E.) Middle?
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 731 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talbert (samuel E.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Talbert (samuel E.) Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Talbert (samuel E.) Middle rank in CA?
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle ranks #957 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Talbert (samuel E.) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Talbert (samuel E.) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Talbert (samuel E.) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Talbert (samuel E.) Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Talbert (samuel E.) Middle a charter school?
No, Talbert (samuel E.) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Talbert (samuel E.) Middle a Title I school?
No, Talbert (samuel E.) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Talbert (samuel E.) Middle?
19.4% of students at Talbert (samuel E.) Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 731
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 19.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (714) 378-4220
Resources & Links
District
Fountain Valley Elementary- District Enrollment
- 6,036
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $14,357
- District Rank
- #3 of 10
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