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
Top Rankings
Isaac L. Sowers Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Ethel Dwyer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 753 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 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 995 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
753 students
995 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1847 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1283 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
242
294
Grade 7 Students
262
337
Grade 8 Students
249
364
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
14%
% Hispanic
15%
25%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
64%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
12%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%