Ethel Dwyer Middle School
Tel:
(714) 536-7507
Ethel Dwyer Middle School serves 1,354 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ethel Dwyer Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ethel Dwyer Middle School's student population of 1,354 students has grown by 5% 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 | 1,354 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Ethel Dwyer Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ethel Dwyer Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1206 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 12% | 12% |
Hispanic | 24% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 54% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Huntington Beach City Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Ethel Dwyer Middle School is Huntington Beach High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Kinetic Academy (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Agnes L. Smith Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntington Beach Agnes L. Smith Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 804 students
0.1 miles
770 17th St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-1469 0.1 K-5 804 - Huntington Beach Huntington Beach High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,954 students
0.7 miles
1905 Main St.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-2514 0.7 9-12 2,954 - Huntington Beach Kinetic Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 300 students
1.0 miles
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565 1.0 K-8 300 - Huntington Beach Huntington Seacliff Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 697 students
1.3 miles
6701 Garfield Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 841-7081 1.3 K-5 697 - Huntington Beach John R. Peterson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 668 students
1.3 miles
20661 Farnsworth Ln.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
(714) 378-1515 1.3 K-5 668
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