For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,289 students in 92648, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92648, CA are Ethel Dwyer Middle School and Kinetic Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 92648 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92648, CA have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92648, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ethel Dwyer Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1502 Palm Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7507
Grades: 6-8
| 943 students
Rank: #22.
Kinetic Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
721 Utica Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 465-4565
Grades: K-8
| 346 students
92648, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 71
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
(714) 536-7567
Grades: K-5
| 435 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92648, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92648, CA include Ethel Dwyer Middle School and Kinetic Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 92648?
2 public middle schools are located in 92648.
What is the racial composition of students in 92648?
92648 public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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