Summary:
The Huntington Beach City Elementary School District is home to two strong-performing middle schools, Ethel Dwyer Middle and Isaac L. Sowers Middle, both of which are ranked among the top 15% of California middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Both schools demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with test scores significantly exceeding the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Ethel Dwyer Middle is ranked 339th out of 2,777 California middle schools and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, while Isaac L. Sowers Middle is ranked 294th and also holds a 4-star rating. The schools' strong performance suggests the district is providing a high-quality education to its middle school students.
While the two schools share similar academic achievements, there are some differences in their student demographics and other metrics. Ethel Dwyer Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to Isaac L. Sowers Middle. Additionally, Ethel Dwyer Middle has a higher chronic absenteeism rate, which is an area the district may want to address to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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