Charles W. Tewinkle Middle

3224 California Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

www.nmusd.us

501 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Charles W. Tewinkle Middle School, located in Costa Mesa, California, is a key part of the Newport-Mesa Unified School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, personal responsibility, and social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tewinkle Middle School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and elective programs, which encourage students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. The campus culture is built on the foundation of high expectations and community engagement, with faculty and staff working closely with families to ensure each student feels connected and prepared for success in their future academic endeavors.

501

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles W. Tewinkle Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	410
Black	4
Asian	14
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
410 (82.0%)
White
57 (11.4%)
Asian
14 (2.8%)
Two or More
12 (2.4%)
Black
4 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Newport-Mesa Unified
Phone:	(714)424-7965
Website:	http://www.nmusd.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	501
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	342
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 261