Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School serves 551 students in grades 7-8.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 551 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School's student population of 551 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
551 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is 0.30, 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
#5688 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
12%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School?
551 students attend Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
83% of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School offer ?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
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