Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Huntington Beach, CA · Huntington Beach City Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
144th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
9300 Indianapolis Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 962-7738NCES ID 061803002225Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Isaac L. Sowers Middle 144th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 89th in 2015 to 89th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 736 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 776 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.0% | 59.8% | ▼ 12.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 15.5% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.8% | 12.5% | ▲ 8.7 pts | |
| Asian | 8.3% | 11.9% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.41M in zip 92646 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Isaac L. Sowers Middle
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ELA 75% ▲2 · Math 60% ▼4Compare - #205Ethel Dwyer MiddleHuntington Beach City Elementary · 2.3 mi away205th of 1,294
ELA 68% ▼5 · Math 58% ▼6Compare - #617Charles W. Tewinkle MiddleNewport-Mesa Unified · 2.8 mi away617th of 1,294
ELA 45% ▼28 · Math 30% ▼34Compare - #55Fulton (Harry C.) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 2.9 mi away55th of 1,294
ELA 85% ▲12 · Math 71% ▲7Compare - #81Masuda (Kazuo) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 3.4 mi away81st of 1,294
ELA 77% ▲4 · Math 74% ▲10Compare - #174Mesa View MiddleOcean View · 3.9 mi away174th of 1,294
ELA 69% ▼4 · Math 62% ▼2Compare - #572Vista View MiddleOcean View · 4.2 mi away572nd of 1,294
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What school district is Isaac L. Sowers Middle in?
Isaac L. Sowers Middle is part of the Huntington Beach City Elementary district in Huntington Beach, California.
Is Isaac L. Sowers Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Isaac L. Sowers Middle 144th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Isaac L. Sowers Middle?
White 60%, Hispanic 16%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 12% (776 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Isaac L. Sowers Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92646 is $1.41M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.