Charles W. Tewinkle Middle vs Killybrooke Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 952 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Costa Mesa · Public middle · Grades 7–8
501 students
Killybrooke Elementary
Costa Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
| Measure | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Costa Mesa, California | Killybrooke Elementary Costa Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,334 | #1185 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11545 of 15,369 | #15729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 501 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 69% |
| city | Costa Mesa | Costa Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Killybrooke Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 31.8).
- •Killybrooke Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 32%).
- •Killybrooke Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Killybrooke Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 80.8%).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.2).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is the larger school with 501 students compared with 473.
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 Charles W. Tewinkle Middle better than Killybrooke Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Killybrooke Elementary ranks higher (63.6 vs 31.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Charles W. Tewinkle Middle and Killybrooke Elementary?
About 952 m in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and Costa Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle: 501. Killybrooke Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles W. Tewinkle Middle and Killybrooke Elementary rank in California?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is 680th of 1,334 and Killybrooke Elementary is 1185th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).