Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kornblum ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 566 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kornblum School serves a central area in Hawthorne, CA, encompassing approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kornblum's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Kornblum ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kornblum is 0.45, 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
#6425 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Hispanic
70%
56%
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Black
26%
5%
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White
1%
20%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-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 Kornblum's ranking?
Kornblum is ranked #6425 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Kornblum often compared to?
Kornblumis often viewed alongside schools like Zela Davis by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Kornblum?
566 students attend Kornblum.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Kornblum students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kornblum?
Kornblum has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Kornblum offer ?
Kornblum offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kornblum part of?
Kornblum is part of Hawthorne School District.
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