Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
Tel:
(714)424-7965
- Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School serves 692 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 692 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4017 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 15% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newport-Mesa Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is Early College High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Costa Mesa High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is California Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Costa Mesa California Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 437 students
0.1 miles
3232 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)424-7940 0.1 K-6 437 - Costa Mesa Early College High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 246 students
0.6 miles
2990 Mesa Verde Dr.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)241-6108 0.6 9-12 246 - Costa Mesa Killybrooke Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 393 students
0.7 miles
3155 Killybrooke Ln.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)424-7945 0.7 K-6 393 - Costa Mesa Adams Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 443 students
1.1 miles
2850 Club House Rd.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)424-7935 1.1 K-6 443 - Fountain Valley Gisler (robert) Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 530 students
1.4 miles
18720 Las Flores St.
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714)378-4211 1.4 K-5 530
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