B−
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 7–8
3224 California Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626 · (714) 424-7965 · Part of Newport-Mesa Unified School District
Students
501
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
81%
Setting
City
Grades
7–8
What stands out about Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
- Math proficiency 8 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 24 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 9.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency26%
State average 33.6%
Reading / language arts24.5%
State average 48.6%
Location
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3224 California Ave., Costa Mesa
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 7240
Grade 8261
Enrollment over time
551’20
532’21
506’22
514’23
501’24
Down 9.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 82%White 11%Asian 3%Two or more races 2%Black <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.