Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified · Grades 7-8
617th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Charles W. Tewinkle Middle 617th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 52% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 56th in 2015 to 52th in 2025.
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 464 students tested
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 514 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 82.1% | 82.9% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| White | 13.1% | 11.1% | ▼ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.2% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Masuda (Kazuo) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 1.9 mi away81st of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 74% - 9Talbert (Samuel E.) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 2.5 mi away156th of 1,294
ELA 75% · Math 60% - 9Isaac L. Sowers MiddleHuntington Beach City Elementary · 2.8 mi away144th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 64% - 6Douglas MacArthur Fundamental IntermediateSanta Ana Unified · 3.1 mi away518th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 34% - 10Fulton (Harry C.) MiddleFountain Valley Elementary · 3.1 mi away55th of 1,294
ELA 85% · Math 71% - 2Gerald P. Carr IntermediateSanta Ana Unified · 3.2 mi away1,088th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 20% - 6Stephen R. Fitz IntermediateGarden Grove Unified · 3.5 mi away613th of 1,294
ELA 51% · Math 25% - 6Vista View MiddleOcean View · 3.7 mi away572nd of 1,294
ELA 42% · Math 37%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Charles W. Tewinkle Middle in?
Charles W. Tewinkle Middle is part of the Newport-Mesa Unified district in Costa Mesa, California.
Is Charles W. Tewinkle Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Charles W. Tewinkle Middle 617th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 52% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Charles W. Tewinkle Middle?
Hispanic 83%, White 11%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (514 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Charles W. Tewinkle Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92626 is $1.46M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.