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Hawthorne School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,090 students in Hawthorne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Hawthorne School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
7,090 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
287 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
25:1
District Rank
Hawthorne School District, which is ranked #960 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#965 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.64
# American Indian Students
24 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
226 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
3%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,078 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
72%
55%
# Black Students
1,384 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
20%
5%
# White Students
166 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
2%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
81 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
131 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
830
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
674
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
724
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
710
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
714
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
735
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
721
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
730
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
718
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
112
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,298 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,449 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,298
$21,485
Spending / Student
$19,449
$19,787
Best Hawthorne School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4467 W. Brd.way
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Ramona
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4617 W. 136th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Grades: K-5
| 750 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4091 W. 139th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4366 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Grades: 6-8
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Washington
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4339 W. 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Bud Carson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13838 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
York
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11838 S. York Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #88.
Eucalyptus
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12044 S. Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Grades: K-5
| 715 students
Rank: #99.
Prairie Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 S. Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Grades: 6-8
| 759 students
Rank: #1010.
Zela Davis
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13435 S. Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Grades: K-5
| 899 students
Rank: #1111.
Kornblum
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3620 W. El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,090 students.
What is the rank of Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District is ranked #960 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne School District?
72% of Hawthorne School District students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hawthorne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,449 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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