Ethel Dwyer Middle vs John R. Peterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel Dwyer Middle
Huntington Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
John R. Peterson Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach, California | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,334 | #996 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3457 of 15,369 | #13494 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 884 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 66% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 66.9).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 64%).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 46.1%).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.0).
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle is the larger school with 884 students compared with 477.
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 Ethel Dwyer Middle better than John R. Peterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ethel Dwyer Middle ranks higher (69.5 vs 66.9 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 Ethel Dwyer Middle and John R. Peterson Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel Dwyer Middle: 884. John R. Peterson Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel Dwyer Middle and John R. Peterson Elementary rank in California?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is 192nd of 1,334 and John R. Peterson Elementary is 996th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).