Ethel Dwyer Middle

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Ethel Dwyer Middle is a public middle school located in Huntington Beach, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 995 students. The school is part of the Huntington Beach City Elementary District, which is ranked 107 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ethel Dwyer Middle consistently performs well on state assessments, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking highly for Asian, Hispanic, and Disabled students. However, the school has seen a rise in chronic absenteeism, from 6.9% in 2018-2019 to 16.5% in 2022-2023, which is an area the school could focus on to improve student engagement and attendance. Ethel Dwyer Middle has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 27.34% in 2022-2023, compared to nearby schools with higher rates.

Ethel Dwyer Middle generally outperforms nearby schools in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science compared to the Huntington Beach City Elementary District average and the state average. The school's focus on supporting diverse learners and maintaining high proficiency rates is commendable, but the increasing chronic absenteeism rate is an area that the school should address to ensure continued student success. Additionally, the school's socioeconomic profile may be a factor in its academic performance, and the school should consider ways to support students from all backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1502 Palm Ave.
       Huntington Beach, CA  92648-4007


(714) 536-7507

District: Huntington Beach City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
339th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,803 Help


Students who attend Ethel Dwyer Middle usually attend:

High:    Huntington Beach High

Feeder schools for Ethel Dwyer Middle:

Elementary:    Agnes L. Smith Elementary
    Huntington Seacliff Elementary
    John R. Peterson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  995

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.7%
Hispanic:
24.7%
Asian:
13.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  27.3% Help


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Compare Details Ethel Dwyer Middle ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.06. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ethel Dwyer Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.7%), Hispanic (24.7%), Asian (13.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ethel Dwyer Middle is 24.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ethel Dwyer Middle is $5,803.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ethel Dwyer Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ethel Dwyer Middle 339th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Ethel Dwyer Middle in the ranking list.)

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Huntington Beach City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntington Beach City Elementary 107th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ethel Dwyer Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 84.22 215th 1769 87.8%
2005 82.61 247th 1777 86.1%
2006 79.28 303rd 1804 83.2%
2007 86.09 196th 1999 90.2%
2008 82.87 241st 2005 88.0%
2009 84.88 198th 2063 90.4%
2010 85.61 178th 2179 91.8%
2011 84.00 217th 2236 90.3%
2012 80.73 278th 2259 87.7%
2013 84.01 220th 2379 90.8%
2015 88.58 258th 2477 89.6%
2016 89.49 239th 2497 90.4%
2017 89.01 262nd 2508 89.6%
2018 89.71 246th 2480 90.1%
2019 88.38 297th 2715 89.1%
2022 89.40 287th 2740 89.5%
2023 84.73 381st 2802 86.4%
2024 87.06 339th 2777 87.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.38 119th 462 74.2%
2019 76.19 122nd 554 78.0%
2022 69.20 195th 665 70.7%
2023 58.14 293rd 678 56.8%
2024 65.74 242nd 699 65.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.06 298th 1364 78.2%
2019 84.16 106th 1442 92.6%
2022 84.13 85th 1540 94.5%
2023 43.87 627th 1529 59.0%
2024 51.75 414th 1477 72.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.54 250th 1538 83.7%
2024 75.33 222nd 1550 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.65 308th 2230 86.2%
2019 78.25 343rd 2369 85.5%
2022 74.40 418th 2458 83.0%
2023 69.14 536th 2549 79.0%
2024 77.63 397th 2575 84.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.99 236th 2262 89.6%
2019 87.22 285th 2380 88.0%
2022 87.81 278th 2509 88.9%
2023 83.76 364th 2547 85.7%
2024 85.99 327th 2546 87.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.85 55th 1369 96.0%
2019 88.32 100th 1491 93.3%
2022 84.83 133rd 1531 91.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.83 248th 2273 89.1%
2019 87.69 289th 2407 88.0%
2022 89.49 259th 2527 89.8%
2023 83.70 364th 2558 85.8%
2024 85.85 327th 2547 87.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.74 121st 700 82.7%
2019 79.75 108th 745 85.5%
2022 80.04 112th 733 84.7%
2023 70.81 226th 718 68.5%
2024 74.20 191st 741 74.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.06 357th 2072 82.8%
2019 79.94 308th 2213 86.1%
2022 83.11 236th 2359 90.0%
2023 84.53 228th 2391 90.5%
2024 83.09 253rd 2383 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Ethel Dwyer Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.74 248th 1496 83.4%
2019 72.26 406th 1602 74.7%
2022 73.65 351st 1555 77.4%
2023 61.56 556th 1552 64.2%
2024 69.21 442nd 1535 71.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Ethel Dwyer Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 586 5 83 89 1 n/a n/a 0 764
1989 621 6 75 110 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1990 617 11 68 86 0 n/a n/a 0 782
1991 628 11 71 102 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1992 604 14 69 113 1 n/a n/a 0 801
1993 638 9 62 144 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1994 633 7 67 153 0 n/a n/a 0 860
1995 679 8 54 156 1 n/a n/a 0 898
1996 679 8 54 156 1 n/a n/a 0 898
1997 736 9 54 154 1 n/a n/a 0 954
1998 727 10 62 143 1 n/a n/a 0 943
1999 700 9 87 151 0 n/a n/a 0 947
2000 702 4 103 166 0 n/a n/a 0 975
2001 747 11 114 175 1 n/a n/a 23 1071
2002 856 15 135 199 9 n/a n/a 4 1218
2003 856 15 135 199 9 n/a n/a 4 1218
2004 837 6 136 183 7 n/a n/a 83 1252
2005 835 7 127 201 9 n/a n/a 83 1262
2006 784 8 124 200 13 n/a n/a 90 1219
2007 771 12 127 184 14 n/a n/a 95 1203
2008 699 6 114 202 11 n/a n/a 0 1032
2009 716 8 110 199 8 3 126 0 1170
2010 738 4 119 253 8 5 71 0 1198
2011 802 8 142 254 11 4 47 0 1268
2012 737 6 131 277 7 5 82 0 1245
2013 733 6 131 306 5 1 83 0 1265
2014 722 8 153 290 6 5 85 0 1269
2015 708 4 150 290 2 5 84 0 1243
2016 728 5 153 295 4 5 94 0 1284
2017 746 5 147 304 5 4 106 0 1317
2018 736 6 162 325 5 6 114 0 1354
2019 698 8 157 312 3 7 122 0 1307
2020 648 9 166 310 3 5 135 0 1276
2021 567 4 161 280 2 10 118 0 1142
2022 530 7 146 275 3 8 116 1 1086
2023 485 3 136 246 1 6 117 1 995

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ethel Dwyer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 33.0 23.1 n/a
1989 812 32.2 25.2 n/a
1990 782 30.7 25.4 n/a
1991 812 31.4 25.8 n/a
1992 801 31.9 25.1 1.6
1993 853 31.0 27.5 23.8
1994 860 32.5 26.5 22.9
1995 898 33.5 26.8 23.4
1996 898 33.5 26.8 23.4
1997 954 33.5 28.5 21.3
1998 943 34.5 27.3 19.5
1999 947 34.5 27.4 19.7
2000 975 36.5 26.7 18.1
2001 1071 40.0 26.8 18.5
2002 1218 41.8 29.1 17.1
2003 1218 41.8 29.1 17.1
2004 1252 44.0 28.5 17.2
2005 1262 47.0 26.9 18.2
2006 1219 44.5 27.4 17
2007 1203 41.9 28.7 17.5
2008 1032 42.6 24.2 18.9
2009 1170 36.0 29.0 20
2010 1198 44.0 27.2 23.7
2011 1268 n/a n/a 22.5
2012 1245 42.0 29.6 n/a
2013 1265 46.0 27.4 24.7
2014 1269 44.5 28.5 23
2015 1243 43.0 28.9 23.3
2016 1284 47.0 27.3 21.7
2017 1317 47.9 27.4 22.3
2018 1354 47.7 28.3 24.9
2019 1307 48.0 27.1 23.9
2020 1276 n/a n/a 23.4
2021 1142 43.2 26.4 23.4
2022 1086 47.5 22.8 21.4
2023 995 41.1 24.1 27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ethel Dwyer Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 764 33.0 23.1 n/a
1989 812 32.2 25.2 n/a
1990 782 30.7 25.4 n/a
1991 812 31.4 25.8 n/a
1992 801 31.9 25.1 1.6
1993 853 31.0 27.5 23.8
1994 860 32.5 26.5 22.9
1995 898 33.5 26.8 23.4
1996 898 33.5 26.8 23.4
1997 954 33.5 28.5 21.3
1998 943 34.5 27.3 19.5
1999 947 34.5 27.4 19.7
2000 975 36.5 26.7 18.1
2001 1071 40.0 26.8 18.5
2002 1218 41.8 29.1 17.1
2003 1218 41.8 29.1 17.1
2004 1252 44.0 28.5 17.2
2005 1262 47.0 26.9 18.2
2006 1219 44.5 27.4 17
2007 1203 41.9 28.7 17.5
2008 1032 42.6 24.2 18.9
2009 1170 36.0 29.0 20
2010 1198 44.0 27.2 23.7
2011 1268 n/a n/a 22.5
2012 1245 42.0 29.6 n/a
2013 1265 46.0 27.4 24.7
2014 1269 44.5 28.5 23
2015 1243 43.0 28.9 23.3
2016 1284 47.0 27.3 21.7
2017 1317 47.9 27.4 22.3
2018 1354 47.7 28.3 24.9
2019 1307 48.0 27.1 23.9
2020 1276 n/a n/a 23.4
2021 1142 43.2 26.4 23.4
2022 1086 47.5 22.8 21.4
2023 995 41.1 24.1 27.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ethel Dwyer Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,802

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethel Dwyer Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 297th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 381st of 2802 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ethel Dwyer Middle)70.357.5
 12.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Huntington Beach City Elementary)7358.5
 14.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ethel Dwyer Middle)61.648.8
 12.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Huntington Beach City Elementary)66.152
 14.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ethel Dwyer Middle)76.675.8
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Huntington Beach City Elementary)75.469.5
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ethel Dwyer Middle)65.157.7
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Huntington Beach City Elementary)63.552.1
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ethel Dwyer Middle)67.461.8
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Huntington Beach City Elementary)70.965.3
 5.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ethel Dwyer Middle)63.751.3
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Huntington Beach City Elementary)62.250.7
 11.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Ethel Dwyer Middle)45.341.2
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Huntington Beach City Elementary)5045.6
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1307995
 23.9%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian157136
 13.4%
Hispanic312246
 21.2%
Pacific Islander76
 14.3%
White698485
 30.5%
Two or More Races122117
 4.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients23.9%27.3%
 3.4%


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Students who attend Ethel Dwyer Middle usually go on to attend Huntington Beach High

In the 2022-23 school year, 995 students attended Ethel Dwyer Middle.

Ethel Dwyer Middle ranks 339th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Ethel Dwyer Middle are 49% White, 25% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 12% Two or more races.


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