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Ethel Dwyer Middle

Huntington Beach City Elementary · Orange County · 1502 Palm Avenue, Huntington Beach, CA 92648-4007

(714) 536-7507

9/10
#215
Rank 215 out of 1,315
Top 16%
English Language Arts9/10 · #212 · 84th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #201 · 85th percentile
Science8/10 · #284 · 79th percentile

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School Overview

Ethel Dwyer Middle sits in the heart of Huntington Beach, where the laid-back surf culture meets genuinely strong academics — a combination that's harder to find than it sounds. Scoring in the mid-80s percentile range across English and Math, it's a solid choice for families who want rigorous middle school preparation without leaving the beach town vibe behind. This is the kind of school that appeals to families who've planted roots in HB for the long haul, drawn by the walkable neighborhoods, year-round sunshine, and a community that takes education seriously while still making room for everything else that makes coastal Orange County special.

Student Demographics

843 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
373 (44%)
Hispanic
232 (28%)
Asian
107 (13%)
Multiple Races
104 (12%)
Other
27 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners90 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged321 (38%)
Students with Disabilities110 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

884
Enrollment
33.5
Teachers (FTE)
26.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
19
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #488 · 65th percentile

128 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found