Isaac L. Sowers Middle School

Isaac L. Sowers Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
9300 Indianapolis Ave,  Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach City Elementary School District
2.5
776 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
John Ashby
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
61%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
36.5%
State Average
17.9%
Science
14.5%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
834:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
White
64.3%
Hispanic
14.7%
Two or more races
10.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.2%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 28 Reviews
1.0 parent
1/27/2025
not nice at front desk… ive been going into front office regularly to pick up child and never had to press a button to get in.. maybe its new and i didnt know the new rules… front desk person treated me poorly considering its a new system… not happy with office personnel… maybe if you dont enjoy you...
3.0 parent
6/14/2022
The majority of the bullying was resolved from my experience. and the majority of my teachers were nice, and understanding over outside-of-school situations. I just wish the students were a bit nicer to others instead of judging them for what they like or dress like.
1.0 other
4/14/2022
At the school of sowers my experience was horrific as there would be no excitement to get in the classroom and learn as it felt like a gamble going from class to class not knowing what to expect or how the teacher would be. Then there was the bullying and the small things that the school would say t...
5.0 other
6/6/2021
I am very pleased with our experience at Sowers. My daughter has had some challenges this year and the staff has been unbelievably kind, caring, supporting. I feel fortunate to be part of the Sowers family. I'd rate them over 5 if I could. THANK YOU, Sowers!

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Isaac L. Sowers Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Huntington Beach, CA and is served by the Huntington Beach City Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 776 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 61% are proficient in reading. Isaac L. Sowers Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,479,209. Discover additional schools in the area, like Edison High School, Estancia High School, Fountain Valley High School, and more. Learn more about what Huntington Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Isaac L. Sowers Middle School.

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