Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, Ethel Dwyer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 943 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ethel Dwyer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Ethel Dwyer Middle School's student population of 943 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
943 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Year Founded
1936
School Rankings
Ethel Dwyer Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel Dwyer Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#1283 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethel Dwyer Middle School's ranking?
Ethel Dwyer Middle School is ranked #1283 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ethel Dwyer Middle School often compared to?
Ethel Dwyer Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Isaac L. Sowers Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ethel Dwyer Middle School?
943 students attend Ethel Dwyer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Ethel Dwyer Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel Dwyer Middle School?
Ethel Dwyer Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ethel Dwyer Middle School offer ?
Ethel Dwyer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ethel Dwyer Middle School part of?
Ethel Dwyer Middle School is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary School District.
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