Ethel Dwyer Middle School in Huntington Beach, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Ethel Dwyer Middle School is a suburban public school in Huntington Beach, California that is part of Huntington Beach City School District. It serves 943 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.6:1. Its teachers have had 29 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

943 Students

48 Teachers

1502 Palm Ave

Huntington Beach, CA 92648 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Ethel Dwyer Middle School Demographics

38%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

37%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Ethel Dwyer Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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