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Hawthorne Math And Science Academy vs. Da Vinci Connect

Should you attend Hawthorne Math And Science Academy or Da Vinci Connect? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Da Vinci Connect
12501 Isis Ave.
El Segundo, CA 90245
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Da Vinci Connect ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne Math And Science Academy ranks in the top 20% 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 865 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Da Vinci Connect ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 36:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
548 students
865 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Da Vinci Connect over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Da Vinci Connect.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Da Vinci Connect over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
36:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hawthorne School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Da Vinci Connect with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Da Vinci Connect School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1438 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1943 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Da Vinci Connect, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
42%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Da Vinci Connect who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Da Vinci Connect School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Da Vinci Connect who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Da Vinci Connect School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
≥95%
(Top 20% in CA)
80-89%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Hawthorne School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Da Vinci Connect with the average graduation rate observed in the Da Vinci Connect School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Da Vinci Connect by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
65
Grade 1 Students
-
45
Grade 2 Students
-
46
Grade 3 Students
-
48
Grade 4 Students
-
45
Grade 5 Students
-
53
Grade 6 Students
-
68
Grade 7 Students
-
63
Grade 8 Students
-
66
Grade 9 Students
158
84
Grade 10 Students
149
92
Grade 11 Students
124
118
Grade 12 Students
117
72

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Da Vinci Connect, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Da Vinci Connect School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
66%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Da Vinci Connect, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Da Vinci Connect School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Da Vinci Connect, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Da Vinci Connect School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
5%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Da Vinci Connect, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Da Vinci Connect School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hawthorne School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Da Vinci Connect, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Da Vinci Connect School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Da Vinci Connect, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Da Vinci Connect School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Da Vinci Connect, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Da Vinci Connect School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hawthorne Math And Science Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hawthorne School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Da Vinci Connect, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Da Vinci Connect School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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