Serving 532 students in grades 7-8, Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1850 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
81%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School's ranking?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is ranked #1850 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School often compared to?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Ensign Intermediate, Costa Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School?
532 students attend Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School offer ?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School part of?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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