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Magnolia Elementary School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School

Should you attend Magnolia Elementary School or Hawthorne Elementary School? 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
Magnolia Elementary School
2418 24th Ave W
Seattle, WA 98199
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hawthorne Elementary School
4100 39 Av S
Seattle, WA 98118
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Magnolia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 338 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Magnolia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 374 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
338 students
374 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Magnolia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Magnolia Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hawthorne Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Magnolia Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hawthorne Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#390 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
#390 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Magnolia Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hawthorne Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in WA)
60-64%
(Top 20% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Magnolia Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington 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 Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hawthorne Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-69%
(Top 20% in WA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Magnolia Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Hawthorne Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
30
-
Kindergarten Students
50
68
Grade 1 Students
56
71
Grade 2 Students
62
60
Grade 3 Students
41
64
Grade 4 Students
53
52
Grade 5 Students
46
59

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
11%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
63%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Magnolia Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Seattle School District No. 1 and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Magnolia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
26%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Magnolia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, 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 free lunch at Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Magnolia Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, 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 Hawthorne Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Seattle School District No. 1 and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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