Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 726 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School's student population of 726 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
726 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
20%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School often compared to?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School, Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School, Ethel Dwyer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School?
726 students attend Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School offer ?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School part of?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
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