Serving 514 students in grades 7-8, Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 514 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School's student population of 514 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
514 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4936 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
83%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School's ranking?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is ranked #4936 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School often compared to?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Ensign Intermediate, Costa Mesa High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School?
514 students attend Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School offer ?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School part of?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School is part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District.
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