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Ethel Dwyer Middle School

1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 995 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ethel Dwyer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ethel Dwyer Middle School's student population of 995 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
995 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1283 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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56%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
25%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
49%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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?
995 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, 14% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel Dwyer Middle School?
Ethel Dwyer Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 995 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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