Isaac L. Sowers Middle
753 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School, located in the coastal community of Huntington Beach, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Ocean View School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of social-emotional skills. With a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school, Sowers Middle School provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and history—with various elective opportunities that encourage student creativity and exploration.
Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a vibrant campus culture characterized by community involvement and extracurricular engagement. Sowers Middle School prides itself on cultivating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in diverse activities, ranging from athletics and performing arts to academic clubs and leadership programs. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining active lines of communication with families, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive setting that meets the unique developmental needs of early adolescents in the Huntington Beach area.
Beyond the classroom, the school promotes a vibrant campus culture characterized by community involvement and extracurricular engagement. Sowers Middle School prides itself on cultivating a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in diverse activities, ranging from athletics and performing arts to academic clubs and leadership programs. By prioritizing strong teacher-student relationships and maintaining active lines of communication with families, the school aims to create a safe, inclusive setting that meets the unique developmental needs of early adolescents in the Huntington Beach area.
753
Total Students
34.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
25.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 484 |
| Hispanic | 111 |
| Black | 3 |
| Asian | 77 |
| Two or More | 78 |
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White484 (64.3 %)
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Hispanic111 (14.7 %)
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Two or More78 (10.4 %)
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Asian77 (10.2 %)
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Black3 (0.4 %)
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: | Huntington Beach City Elementary |
| Phone: | (714)962-7738 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 753 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 34.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 22.1 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 120 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 73 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
242
Grade 7
262
Grade 8
249
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 242 |
| Grade 7 | 262 |
| Grade 8 | 249 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 350 | 46.5% |
| Male | 403 | 53.5% |
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