Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
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 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 740 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: HAWTHORNE PK-8 ACADEMY serves the northern part of San Antonio, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy's student population of 740 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
740 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1923
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy is 0.21, 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
#5876 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
89%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
6%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2010–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and Black
Source: 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 #5876 out of 8,096 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 Great Hearts Monte Vista North by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy?
740 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, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 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 Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy part of?
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy is part of San Antonio Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy located?
Hawthorne Pk-8 Academy is located in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of San Antonio, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Tobin Hill.
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