How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Horace Ensign Intermediate | Isaac L. Sowers Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Newport Beach, CA | Huntington Beach, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 875 | 771 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 24.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.1% | 15.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Horace Ensign Intermediate | Isaac L. Sowers Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,948 | $16,716 |
| District | Newport-Mesa Unified | Huntington Beach City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Horace Ensign Intermediate | Isaac L. Sowers Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 49.4% | 58.5% |
| African American | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.6% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 12.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.9% | 12.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Horace Ensign Intermediate | Isaac L. Sowers Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 495:1 | 798:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.8% | 13.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 12 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.