For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,507 students in 92646, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92646, CA are Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School and Isaac L. Sowers Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92646 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92646, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92646, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-4220
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #22.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9300 Indianapolis Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
92646, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19231 Harding Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-3348
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92646, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92646, CA include Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School and Isaac L. Sowers Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92646?
2 public middle schools are located in 92646.
What is the racial composition of students in 92646?
92646 public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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