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1502 Palm Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-4007
Summary
Ethel Dwyer Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 85th percentile among comparable California schools.
70.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
57.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 57.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 167/1,204 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 198/1,204 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 884 |
| Low-Income Students | 328 (37.1%) |
| English Learners | 58 (6.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.2 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math fell 1.1 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 70.1% to 70.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.7-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 84% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 56.3% to 58.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.7-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ethel Dwyer Middle compare within the district?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ethel Dwyer Middle rank in California?
Ethel Dwyer Middle ranks No. 167 of 1,204 in reading and No. 198 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ethel Dwyer Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 54.7% meet the reading standard and 41.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ethel Dwyer Middle compare with other schools in Huntington Beach?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Huntington Beach with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Huntington BeachHow does Ethel Dwyer Middle compare with other schools in Orange County?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is No. 17 in reading and No. 18 in math proficiency among the 39 6–8 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ethel Dwyer MiddleThis school | 57.4% | 70.4% |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | 64.4% | 71.3% |
| Helen Stacey Middle | 47.6% | 57.9% |
