Ethel Dwyer Middle School serves 1,086 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,086 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 64%
- Reading Proficiency: 72%
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Ethel Dwyer Middle School's student population of 1,086 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,086 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ethel Dwyer Middle School is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)72%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
25%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
49%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ethel Dwyer Middle School?
1,086 students attend Ethel Dwyer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ethel Dwyer Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel Dwyer Middle School?
Ethel Dwyer Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, 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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