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Isaac L. Sowers Middle School vs. Ethel Dwyer Middle School

Should you attend Isaac L. Sowers Middle School or Ethel Dwyer Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School
9300 Indianapolis Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Isaac L. Sowers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Ethel Dwyer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Isaac L. Sowers Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 943 students in grades 6-8, Ethel Dwyer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
776 students
943 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
37 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
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Test Scores

#1847 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1283 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
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52%
(Top 20% in CA)
56%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Isaac L. Sowers Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
(Top 30% in CA)
70%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Isaac L. Sowers Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
(Top 20% in CA)
48%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
264
293
Grade 7 Students
252
296
Grade 8 Students
260
354

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
12%
11%
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% Hispanic
15%
26%
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% Black
n/a
1%
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% White
60%
48%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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n/a
% Two or more races
13%
14%
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0.59
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Isaac L. Sowers Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Isaac L. Sowers Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ethel Dwyer Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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