Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School is located at 9101 Brabham Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646. It serves students in grades 6 through 8. The school’s enrollment is approximately 731 students with a student–teacher ratio near 22:1. The student body includes about 53% male students and 47% female students. According to state assessment data, roughly 65% of students meet math proficiency standards, and about 77% meet reading benchmarks on recent statewide tests, outcomes that place the campus above many statewide comparisons. Middle graders attend the Fountain Valley Elementary School District school for core instruction and electives and enrichment. Talbert's student body is diverse in race, ethnicity, and identity. The campus sits within a residential sector of Huntington Beach characterized by a patchwork of established neighborhoods and nearby community services that define local daily access patterns. Single-family homes in this part of Orange County typically list in the upper-$900,000 range, influenced by proximity to beaches, transit links, and broader Southern California housing market dynamics. Considering its program array and residential context, the school is included among the best middle schools in California, where sustained performance outcomes and diverse enrollment together contribute to the middle grade experience.