Serving 80 students in grades 7-8, Hawthorne Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 80 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawthorne Junior High School serves an extensive attendance zone that covers the entire district and spans approximately 3,813 square miles in Hawthorne, NV. Families can typically expect a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest point of the zone being about 55.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Junior High School's student population of 80 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
80 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
No'oko numu tunedooe: We all learn/teach
School Rankings
Hawthorne Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Junior High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#676 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
White
69%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.3%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
3%
6%
Showing 2010–2019. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Junior High School's ranking?
Hawthorne Junior High School is ranked #676 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Junior High School?
80 students attend Hawthorne Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Hawthorne Junior High School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Junior High School?
Hawthorne Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Junior High School offer ?
Hawthorne Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne Junior High School part of?
Hawthorne Junior High School is part of Mineral School District.
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