Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle

9101 Brabham Dr.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646

712 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Samuel E. Talbert Middle School, located in the residential community of Huntington Beach, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Fountain Valley School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective programs that encourage student growth and extracurricular engagement.

The school community is often recognized for its focus on character development and student well-being. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and maintaining strong partnerships between staff, parents, and the local community, Talbert Middle School aims to prepare its students for the rigors of high school and beyond. Its location in the Huntington Beach area provides families with a stable, suburban school setting that prioritizes both local traditions and preparation for future academic success.

712

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	155
Black	8
Asian	117
Two or More	77
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
350 (49.2 %)
Hispanic
155 (21.8 %)
Asian
117 (16.4 %)
Two or More
77 (10.8 %)
Black
8 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Fountain Valley Elementary
Phone:	(714)378-4220
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	712
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 254

Grade 7 229

Grade 8 229