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9300 Indianapolis Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92646-5900
Summary
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
71.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
64.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 71.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 160/1,204 (87th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 135/1,204 (89th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 771 |
| Low-Income Students | 193 (25.0%) |
| English Learners | 12 (1.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.4 points from last year and rose 4.0 points over the full period. Math rose 0.3 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period.
•Math +4.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 65.8% to 76.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 15.0-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 83% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 55% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 57.8% to 70.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 12% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Isaac L. Sowers Middle compare within the district?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Isaac L. Sowers Middle rank in California?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle ranks No. 160 of 1,204 in reading and No. 135 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Isaac L. Sowers Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 59.9% meet the reading standard and 53.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Isaac L. Sowers Middle compare with other schools in Huntington Beach?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Huntington Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Huntington BeachHow does Isaac L. Sowers Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is No. 15 in reading and No. 13 in math proficiency among the 39 6–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Isaac L. Sowers MiddleThis school | 64.4% | 71.3% |
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | 57.4% | 70.4% |
| Helen Stacey Middle | 47.6% | 57.9% |
