- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntington Beach, CA
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Federal NCES profile for Ethel Dwyer Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061803002215
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel Dwyer Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #7 of 7
- middle schools in Huntington Beach · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel Dwyer Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Dwyer Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Huntington Beach, CA.
School address
District: Huntington Beach City Elementary · California
NCES ID 061803002215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Ethel Dwyer Middle shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 061803002215 · Huntington Beach, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
884 enr · 21.6:1 · 24.3% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students)
Ethel Dwyer Middle shrank from 995 students in 2022-23 to 943 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ethel Dwyer Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Ethel Dwyer Middle
884 students
- Isaac L. Sower
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
771 students
- Agnes L. Smith
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
591 students
- Ralph E. Hawes
Ralph E. Hawes Elementary
516 students
- Huntington Sea
Huntington Seacliff Elementary
495 students
- John R. Peters
John R. Peterson Elementary
477 students
What this shows Ethel Dwyer Middle reports 884 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel Dwyer Middle compares
Ethel Dwyer Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.3% | ▼ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 884 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
884
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 49% in California - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 884 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
35
in-school suspensions + 100 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 12.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Ethel Dwyer Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntington Beach City Elementary reports $16,716 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel Dwyer Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac L. Sowers Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes L. Smith Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ralph E. Hawes Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Seacliff Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John R. Peterson Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel Dwyer Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 495
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Huntington Beach
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Helen Stacey Middle
Standard public school
947 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Mesa View Middle
Standard public school
817 students 26.4:1 students per teacher
Isaac L. Sowers Middle
Standard public school
771 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
Marine View Middle
Standard public school
736 students 32:1 students per teacher
Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle
Standard public school
690 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Spring View Middle
Standard public school
487 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~884 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel Dwyer Middle
How many students attend Ethel Dwyer Middle?
Ethel Dwyer Middle has 884 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntington Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 995 (2022-23) → 943 (2023-24), down 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Dwyer Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Dwyer Middle is 21.6:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ethel Dwyer Middle?
24.3% of students at Ethel Dwyer Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel Dwyer Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ethel Dwyer Middle is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Huntington Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel Dwyer Middle?
Ethel Dwyer Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ethel Dwyer Middle rank among middle schools in Huntington Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Dwyer Middle ranks #7 of 7 middle schools in Huntington Beach, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Huntington Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntington Beach City Elementary?
Besides Ethel Dwyer Middle, Huntington Beach City Elementary also operates Isaac L. Sowers Middle (771 students), Agnes L. Smith Elementary (591 students), and Ralph E. Hawes Elementary (516 students). See the Huntington Beach City Elementary district page for the complete list.