About This School
Public School | Grades 5-9 | Huntington Beach City Elementary
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School is located in Huntington Beach, CA and is one of 9 schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 1204 students in grades 5-9.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Isaac L. Sowers Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School had an API growth score of 885 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Isaac L. Sowers Middle School's 2012 base score was 882 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Isaac L. Sowers Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Isaac L. Sowers Middle School's students and teachers. more
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Isaac L. Sowers Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School had an API growth score of 885 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Isaac L. Sowers Middle School's 2012 base score was 882 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Isaac L. Sowers Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Isaac L. Sowers Middle School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Sts Simon & Jude School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Huntington Christian School 0.4 miles | n/a | |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary School 0.4 miles |  |
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| S. A. Moffett Elementary School 0.6 miles | |
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| Edison High School 0.7 miles | |
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RJ I completely agree. When the administration does not listen for 2 years and complete disregard for my son, obviously things have NOT changed!
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 1204
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Isaac L. Sowers Middle School had 8% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
72%
Hispanic
13%
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Two or More Races
4%
Black
1%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Huntington Beach City Elementary District Spending
$7,742Per Pupil
The Huntington Beach City Elementary spends $7,742 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 68% on instruction, 29% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Huntington Beach City Elementary District
26:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Isaac L. Sowers Middle School had 26 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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Math
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Language
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45%
Mathematics
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80%
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51%
Reading
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74%
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69%
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Spelling
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69%
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59%
Algebra I
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93%
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96%
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77%
English Language Arts
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77%
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72%
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Math
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64%
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58%
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39%
Algebra I
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80%
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86%
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38%
English Language Arts
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71%
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41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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43%
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Geometry
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100%
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100%
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83%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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53%
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56%
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35%
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Language
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Mathematics
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Reading
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70%
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69%
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49%
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Spelling
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67%
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60%
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Algebra I
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100%
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80%
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English Language Arts
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72%
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49%
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Math
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Algebra I
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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31%
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Geometry
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100%
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84%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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56%
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54%
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36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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74%
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75%
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52%
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English Language Arts
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73%
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Math
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67%
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70%
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49%
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Algebra I
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Math
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Algebra I
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88%
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English Language Arts
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71%
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General Mathematics
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57%
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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83%
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Social Science Grade 8
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62%
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Algebra I
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91%
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28%
General Mathematics
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57%
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Geometry
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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83%
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80%
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59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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66%
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65%
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47%
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Algebra I
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51%
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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English Language Arts
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55%
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Math
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76%
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Algebra I
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91%
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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80%
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72%
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50%
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Algebra I
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46%
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63%
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General Mathematics
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6%
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46%
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28%
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Geometry
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98%
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99%
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31%
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English Language Arts
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82%
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82%
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59%
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Math
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76%
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67%
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55%
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Algebra I
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91%
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95%
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86%
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English Language Arts
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84%
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85%
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Math
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53%
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Algebra I
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34%
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English Language Arts
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76%
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General Mathematics
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Geometry
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98%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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88%
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Social Science Grade 8
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80%
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TestRating
7 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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