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Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

Costa Mesa, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
nmusd.us3224 California Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626(714) 424-7965
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

455 students tested

45.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 41.1% did.

  • Exceeded10.6%
  • Met34.8%
  • Nearly met27.1%
  • Not met27.5%

Math

464 students tested

30.3% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 28.5% did.

  • Exceeded14.1%
  • Met16.2%
  • Nearly met29.2%
  • Not met40.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

4.4% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year538525
Suspended in or out of school6.7% · 364.4% · 23
Suspensions5854
Violence with injury4133
Violence without injury514
Weapons03
Drugs81
Defiance only00
Other43

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall531514
Suspended out of school6.0% · 327.6% · 39
Suspended in school3.0% · 160.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

19.8% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted535514
Chronically absent18.5% · 9919.8% · 102

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

514 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino82.9%
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White11.1%
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Black or African American0.6%
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Asian2.3%
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Two or More Races2.5%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.6%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062724004131

District
Newport-Mesa Unified
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
Supplemental virtual
Enrollment
514 students
Teachers (FTE)
31.6

Sources