Ethel Dwyer Middle

1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648

995 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ethel Dwyer Middle School, located in Huntington Beach, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Huntington Beach City School District. Known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and social-emotional development. The campus environment emphasizes a balance between traditional classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, encouraging students to participate in various clubs, sports, and enrichment activities that cater to diverse interests and talents.

Beyond its academic focus, Dwyer Middle School is recognized for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize creating an inclusive and supportive atmosphere. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local community, which supports a variety of programs aimed at student well-being and achievement. By emphasizing core values such as responsibility, respect, and resilience, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded individuals who are not only successful in their studies but also prepared to make positive contributions to their community.

995

Total Students

41.1

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ethel Dwyer Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	485
Hispanic	246
Black	3
Asian	136
Two or More	117
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	6

White
485 (48.8 %)
Hispanic
246 (24.7 %)
Asian
136 (13.7 %)
Two or More
117 (11.8 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6 %)
Black
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Huntington Beach City Elementary
Phone:	(714)536-7507
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	995
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	67

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 294

Grade 7 337

Grade 8 364