How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Costa Mesa, CA | Huntington Beach, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 501 | 690 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.3:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 68.3% | 20.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,948 | $14,338 |
| District | Newport-Mesa Unified | Fountain Valley Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.4% | 47.1% |
| African American | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 82.0% | 22.6% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 17.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 12.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 531:1 | 725:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.7% | 15.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.