Serving 712 students in grades 6-8, Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School's student population of 712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#774 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
17%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School's ranking?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School is ranked #774 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School often compared to?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masuda (Kazuo) Middle School, Fulton (Harry C.) Middle School, Ethel Dwyer Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School?
712 students attend Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School offer ?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School part of?
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School is part of Fountain Valley Elementary School District.
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