Ethel Dwyer Middle vs Kinetic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 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
Kinetic Academy
Huntington Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
361 students
| Measure | Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach, California | Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #192 of 1,334 | #502 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3457 of 15,369 | #7402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 884 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinetic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 69.5).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 37.1%).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 26.0).
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle is the larger school with 884 students compared with 361.
- •Ethel Dwyer Middle is a public school while Kinetic Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kinetic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kinetic Academy ranks higher (75.9 vs 69.5 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 Kinetic Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel Dwyer Middle: 884. Kinetic Academy: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel Dwyer Middle and Kinetic Academy rank in California?
Ethel Dwyer Middle is 192nd of 1,334 and Kinetic Academy is 502nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).