Charles W. Tewinkle Middle vs Twin Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 43 km 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
Twin Lakes Elementary
El Monte · Public middle · Grades 3–8
502 students
| Measure | Charles W. Tewinkle Middle Costa Mesa, California | Twin Lakes Elementary El Monte, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,334 | #906 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11545 of 15,369 | #13425 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 501 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Costa Mesa | El Monte |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 22.0).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 88.8%).
- •Charles W. Tewinkle Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 19.3).
- •Twin Lakes Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 501.
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 Twin Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Charles W. Tewinkle Middle ranks higher (31.8 vs 22.0 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 Twin Lakes Elementary?
About 43 km in a straight line, between Costa Mesa and El Monte in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle: 501. Twin Lakes Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles W. Tewinkle Middle and Twin Lakes Elementary rank in California?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is 680th of 1,334 and Twin Lakes Elementary is 906th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).