Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy's student population of 632 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6666 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
4%
13%
White
6%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy's ranking?
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy is ranked #6666 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy often compared to?
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy?
632 students attend Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy?
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy offer ?
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy part of?
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy is part of San Antonio ISD School District.
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