- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington Beach, CA
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Federal NCES profile for Isaac L. Sowers Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061803002225
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Isaac L. Sowers Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.7:1
- students per teacher
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Isaac L. Sowers Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac L. Sowers Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803002225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Isaac L. Sowers Middle held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 061803002225 · Huntington Beach, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 22.7:1 · 15.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students)
Isaac L. Sowers Middle held near 776 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Isaac L. Sowers Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ethel Dwyer Mi
Ethel Dwyer Middle
884 students
- This school
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
771 students
- Agnes L. Smith
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
591 students
- Ralph E. Hawes
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
516 students
- Huntington Sea
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
495 students
- John R. Peters
John R. Peterson Elementary
477 students
What this shows Isaac L. Sowers Middle reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Isaac L. Sowers Middle compares
Isaac L. Sowers Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 72% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.7:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
14.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 771 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 12.5%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Isaac L. Sowers Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntington Beach City Elementary reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Isaac L. Sowers Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John R. Peterson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Isaac L. Sowers Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Huntington Beach
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Helen Stacey Middle
Standard public school
947 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Standard public school
884 students 21.6:1 students per teacher
Mesa View Middle
Standard public school
817 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Marine View Middle
Standard public school
736 students 32:1 students per teacher
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Standard public school
690 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Spring View Middle
Standard public school
487 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Isaac L. Sowers Middle
How many students attend Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 753 (2022-23) → 776 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Isaac L. Sowers Middle is 22.7:1, which is 6% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
15.8% of students at Isaac L. Sowers Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
The largest demographic group at Isaac L. Sowers Middle is White at 58.5% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Isaac L. Sowers Middle rank among middle schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Isaac L. Sowers Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Huntington Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Huntington Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Besides Isaac L. Sowers Middle, Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Ethel Dwyer Middle (884 students), Agnes L. Smith Elementary (591 students), and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (516 students). See the Huntington Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.