- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington Beach, CA
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Federal NCES profile for Talbert (Samuel E.) 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 061422001634
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- students per teacher
- 18.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Fountain Valley Elementary · California
NCES ID 061422001634 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 061422001634 · Huntington Beach, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 20.3:1 · 18.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students)
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle held near 731 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.5 → 33.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Masuda (Kazuo)
Masuda (Kazuo) Middle
768 students
- Fulton (Harry
Fulton (Harry C.) Middle
753 students
- This school
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
690 students
- Courreges (Roc
Courreges (Roch) Elementary
631 students
- Cox (James H.)
Cox (James H.) Elementary
607 students
- Newland (Willi
Newland (William T.) Elementary
531 students
What this shows Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle compares
Talbert (Samuel E.) 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 | 20.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.7% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 37% in California - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,338
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 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Asian 17.1%
Two or More 12.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fountain Valley Elementary reports $14,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masuda (Kazuo) Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Courreges (Roch) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cox (James H.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Newland (William T.) Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools in Huntington Beach
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Mesa View Middle
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Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Standard public school
771 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Marine View Middle
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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 (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
How many students attend Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle has 690 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 712 (2022-23) → 731 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle is 20.3:1, which is 6% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
18.7% of students at Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
The largest demographic group at Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle is White at 47.1% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
Talbert (Samuel E.) 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 Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle rank among middle schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Talbert (Samuel E.) 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 Fountain Valley Elementary?
Besides Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle, Fountain Valley Elementary also operates Masuda (Kazuo) Middle (768 students), Fulton (Harry C.) Middle (753 students), and Courreges (Roch) Elementary (631 students). See the Fountain Valley Elementary district page for the complete list.