Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School vs. Costa Mesa High School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Overview
Serving 506 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,776 students in grades 7-12, Costa Mesa High School ranks in the top 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 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
506 students
1,776 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4936 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3903 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Graduation Rate
n/a
95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
251
319
Grade 8 Students
255
296
Grade 9 Students
-
271
Grade 10 Students
-
319
Grade 11 Students
-
293
Grade 12 Students
-
278
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
82%
69%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
12%
17%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
15%
