Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Costa Mesa, CA · Newport-Mesa Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, midsize
617th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 52%· Stable
3224 California Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 424-7965Official website ↗NCES ID 062724004131Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 464 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 514 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 80.7% | 82.9% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| White | 13.7% | 11.1% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.1% | 2.5% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Asian | 3.3% | 2.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 1.0% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.46M in zip 92626 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
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ELA 23% ▼22 · Math 20% ▼10Compare - #613Stephen R. Fitz IntermediateGarden Grove Unified · 3.5 mi away613th of 1,294
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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.