About This School
Ethel Dwyer Middle School is located in Huntington Beach, CA and is one of 2 middle schools in Huntington Beach City Elementary School District. It is a public school that serves 1198 students in grades 6-8.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ethel Dwyer Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School had an API growth score of 883 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Ethel Dwyer Middle School's 2011 base score was 880 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Ethel Dwyer Middle School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ethel Dwyer Middle School's students and teachers. more
Ethel Dwyer Middle School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Ethel Dwyer Middle School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School had an API growth score of 883 in 2011. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Ethel Dwyer Middle School's 2011 base score was 880 and the school did meet its 2011 school-wide growth target.
In 2008, Ethel Dwyer Middle School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 21 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Ethel Dwyer Middle School's students and teachers. more
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Huntington Beach City Elementary District Spending
$7,834Per Pupil
The Huntington Beach City Elementary spends $7,834 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 69% on instruction, 28% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Huntington Beach City Elementary District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Middle Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Carden Academy Huntington Beach 1 miles | n/a | |
| Sts Simon & Jude School 2 miles | n/a | |
| California Science Academy 2.2 miles | n/a | |
| Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle School 2.3 miles |  |
|
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle School 2.4 miles | |
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School Facts
- Public School
- Grades 6-8
- Huntington Beach City Elementary School District
Did not make AYP
see 2011 test scores
see 2011 test scores
Contact
Ethel Dwyer Middle School1502 Palm Ave
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
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About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
About the CAT6
What is it?
The California Achievement Test (CAT/6) is a series of nationally norm-referenced tests that assess general academic knowledge in core subjects, as well as providing national comparisons. The CAT/6 test is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 and 7 are assessed in reading, language arts, spelling and math.
How is it Scored?
Students receive a percentile rank, which indicates how well they performed in comparison to their peers in other states. The goal is for all students to score at or above the national average, or 50th percentile, on the test.
English Language Arts
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Math
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Language
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45%
Mathematics
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67%
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74%
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51%
Reading
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64%
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69%
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47%
Spelling
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63%
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59%
English Language Arts
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67%
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72%
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Math
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52%
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58%
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39%
Algebra I
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91%
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86%
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38%
English Language Arts
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66%
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41%
General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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52%
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47%
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23%
History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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59%
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English Language Arts
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47%
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Math
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Language
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64%
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64%
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47%
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Mathematics
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72%
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52%
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Reading
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69%
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49%
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Spelling
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63%
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Algebra I
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100%
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80%
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English Language Arts
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71%
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49%
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Math
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60%
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58%
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41%
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Algebra I
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75%
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80%
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42%
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English Language Arts
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65%
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45%
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General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
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51%
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49%
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31%
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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53%
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54%
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36%
Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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76%
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75%
state
52%
no change
English Language Arts
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70%
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71%
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52%
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Math
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72%
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70%
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49%
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Algebra I
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100%
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100%
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81%
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English Language Arts
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77%
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79%
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54%
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Math
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75%
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65%
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43%
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Algebra I
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88%
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88%
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44%
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English Language Arts
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70%
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General Mathematics
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57%
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30%
Geometry
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91%
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87%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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76%
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79%
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56%
Social Science Grade 8
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63%
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63%
state
42%
Algebra I
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90%
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91%
state
28%
General Mathematics
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57%
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58%
state
26%
Geometry
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91%
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96%
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26%
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English Language Arts
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77%
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76%
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56%
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Math
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73%
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71%
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52%
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Algebra I
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100%
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100%
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85%
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English Language Arts
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79%
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80%
state
55%
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Math
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77%
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71%
state
49%
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Algebra I
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79%
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56%
state
46%
change 6%
English Language Arts
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74%
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75%
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54%
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General Mathematics
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56%
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45%
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31%
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Geometry
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100%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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77%
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80%
state
59%
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Social Science Grade 8
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64%
district
65%
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47%
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Algebra I
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85%
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64%
state
31%
change 2%
General Mathematics
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56%
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45%
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27%
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Geometry
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100%
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100%
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English Language Arts
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75%
district
78%
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55%
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Math
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69%
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73%
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53%
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Algebra I
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98%
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94%
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83%
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English Language Arts
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78%
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82%
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57%
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Math
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69%
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50%
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Algebra I
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87%
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53%
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47%
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English Language Arts
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77%
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77%
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General Mathematics
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53%
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46%
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32%
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Geometry
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88%
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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83%
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85%
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Social Science Grade 8
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66%
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 1198
46%
48%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Ethel Dwyer Middle School had 24% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 52% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
White
62%
Hispanic
21%
Asian/Pacific Islander
10%
Two or More Races
6%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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27:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Ethel Dwyer Middle School had 27 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Ethel Dwyer Middle School
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Laura Torres: i went to Dwyer Middle School and all my brother went. Now the last of my brothers is going and I think its the best Middle School in Huntington Beach. I went to Sower Middle School for summer school and didnt like it at all. I say Dwyer Middle School is the best School that you can sent your kid if you live in Huntington Beach, CA.
Submitted on Aug 29, 2010
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