For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,298 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, CA are Richard Henry Dana Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School and Bud Carson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 47% statewide average). Middle schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Henry Dana Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 W. 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 956 students
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4366 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #33.
Bud Carson Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13838 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #44.
Prairie Vista Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 S. Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #55.
Renaissance County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Grades: 7-12
| 134 students
Hawthorne, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy For Recording Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14115 Chadron Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crescendo Charter Conservatory (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2506 West Imperial Hwy
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Da Vinci Innovation Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Grades: K-5
| 71 students
3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Grades: K-2
| 371 students
Media Art Academy At Centinela (Closed 2009)
Charter School
14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Grades: 7-12
| 136 students
Opportunities For Learning - Hermosa Beach (Closed 2015)
Charter School
13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Grades: 7-12
| 871 students
Rise High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
13434 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Grades: 4-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, CA include Richard Henry Dana Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School and Bud Carson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hawthorne, CA?
5 public middle schools are located in Hawthorne, CA.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne, CA?
Hawthorne, CA public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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