B
Good
70/100

Ethel Dwyer Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1502 Palm Ave., Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Overall
B
70/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.3 grade levels above the U.S. average · 84th percentile in California
Growth
C
Students gain 0.82 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

70
Repit Score
out of 100
943
Students
enrolled
25.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%84/1001.3 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.82 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%72/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +11 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency72% (+24 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency64% (+27 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White74%65%reading +8 pts, math +9 pts77th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%45%reading +16 pts, math +17 pts84th percentile (list)
Asian87%87%reading +13 pts, math +17 pts88th percentile (list)
Multiracial82%77%reading +14 pts, math +18 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income52%41%reading +14 pts, math +13 pts78th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1502 Palm Ave.
City Huntington Beach
ZIP Code 92648
District 0618030
NCES School ID 061803002215
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92648

Understanding the community around Ethel Dwyer Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $116,189
Per Capita Income $72,461
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 57.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.3%
High School or Higher 94.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $1,147,000
Median Rent $2,232
Owner-Occupied 46.8%
Renter-Occupied 53.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ethel Dwyer Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 47.7%
Hispanic/Latino 26.3%
Two or More Races 14.1%
Asian 11.1%
Black 0.4%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 943
Teachers (FTE) 37.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 25.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ethel Dwyer Middle?
Ethel Dwyer Middle has a Repit School Score of 70 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ethel Dwyer Middle?
Ethel Dwyer Middle has 943 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 25.4:1.
What grades does Ethel Dwyer Middle serve?
Ethel Dwyer Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ethel Dwyer Middle receive per student?
Ethel Dwyer Middle receives $19,887 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ethel Dwyer Middle in 92648 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,549,287
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,545
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
53.2%

Other Schools in 92648

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026