At a glance
Reported students
884
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.05
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
26:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
505.5
Ethel Dwyer Middle: 884 reported students.
State peer staffing position
95th percentile
26:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,085
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 20.7:1
What the reported data says about Ethel Dwyer Middle
Ethel Dwyer Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Huntington Beach. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Huntington Beach City Elementary. NCES reports 884 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 26:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.9%). English learners represent 7.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Ethel Dwyer Middle
- 1How do the reported 26:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.8%
- Hispanic27.9%
- Black0.5%
- Asian12.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial13.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
771 reported students
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
591 reported students
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
516 reported students
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
495 reported students
John R. Peterson Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
477 reported students
John H. Eader Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
416 reported students
Public schools near Ethel Dwyer Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Middle · Fountain Valley Elementary | 06–08 | 690 | 2.2 mi |
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle Middle · Huntington Beach City Elementary | 06–08 | 771 | 2.3 mi |
| Mesa View Middle Middle · Ocean View | 06–08 | 817 | 2.6 mi |
| Fulton (Harry C.) Middle Middle · Fountain Valley Elementary | 06–08 | 753 | 3 mi |
| Marine View Middle Middle · Ocean View | 06–08 | 736 | 3.1 mi |
| Vista View Middle Middle · Ocean View | 06–08 | 724 | 4.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ethel Dwyer Middle
What grades does Ethel Dwyer Middle serve?
Ethel Dwyer Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Huntington Beach City Elementary.
How many students attend Ethel Dwyer Middle?
Ethel Dwyer Middle reported 884 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,085 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ethel Dwyer Middle?
The calculated ratio is 26:1, based on 884 students and 34.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ethel Dwyer Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Huntington Beach City Elementary attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ethel Dwyer Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ethel Dwyer Middle in?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is part of Huntington Beach City Elementary, based in Huntington Beach, CA, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ethel Dwyer Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle (2.2 mi), Isaac L. Sowers Middle (2.3 mi), Mesa View Middle (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.