Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Hawthorne Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hawthorne Middle serves a central area in Hawthorne, CA, covering approximately 1.4 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Middle School's student population of 761 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Motto
The Hawthorne Way: Every student, every day.
School Rankings
Hawthorne Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4680 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
80%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
32%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Middle School's ranking?
Hawthorne Middle School is ranked #4680 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hawthorne Middle School often compared to?
Hawthorne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Vista Middle School, Bud Carson Middle School, Bert M. Lynn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Middle School?
761 students attend Hawthorne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Hawthorne Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Middle School?
Hawthorne Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Middle School offer ?
Hawthorne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hawthorne Middle School part of?
Hawthorne Middle School is part of Hawthorne School District.
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