Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Huntington Beach, CA · Fountain Valley Elementary · Grades 6-8
156th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 88%▲ Improving
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle 156th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 83th in 2015 to 88th in 2025 — improving.
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 685 students tested
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 731 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.3% | 50.8% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.5% | 19.4% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 17.8% | 17.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 11.5% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Black | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Typical home value $1.41M in zip 92646 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Isaac L. Sowers MiddleHuntington Beach City Elementary · 1.1 mi away144th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 64% - 10Fulton (Harry C.) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 1.8 mi away55th of 1,294
ELA 85% · Math 71% - 9Ethel Dwyer MiddleHuntington Beach City Elementary · 2.2 mi away205th of 1,294
ELA 68% · Math 58% - 10Masuda (Kazuo) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 2.5 mi away81st of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 74% - 6Charles W. Tewinkle MiddleNewport-Mesa Unified · 2.5 mi away617th of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 30% - 9Mesa View MiddleOcean View · 3 mi away174th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 62% - 6Vista View MiddleOcean View · 3.1 mi away572nd of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 8Marine View MiddleOcean View · 4 mi away299th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 45%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle in?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle is part of the Fountain Valley Elementary district in Huntington Beach, California.
Is Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle 156th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle?
White 51%, Hispanic 19%, Asian 17%, Two or more races 12% (731 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Talbert (Samuel E.) 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.