Agnes L. Smith Elementary vs Ethel Dwyer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 189 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Agnes L. Smith Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
591 students
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
| Measure | Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach, California | Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #849 of 5,693 | #192 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11701 of 50,301 | #3457 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 591 | 884 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 884 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 64% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.4 vs 69.5).
- •Agnes L. Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 64%).
- •Agnes L. Smith Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 42%).
- •Agnes L. Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.7 vs 26.0).
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle is the larger school with 884 students compared with 591.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Agnes L. Smith Elementary better than Ethel Dwyer Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Agnes L. Smith Elementary and Ethel Dwyer Middle?
About 189 m in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary: 591. Ethel Dwyer Middle: 884. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Agnes L. Smith Elementary and Ethel Dwyer Middle rank in California?
Agnes L. Smith Elementary is 849th of 5,693 and Ethel Dwyer Middle is 192nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).