Serving 78 students in grades 7-8, Hawthorne Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 39:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 39:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hawthorne Junior High School's student population of 78 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has declined by 83% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne Junior High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#664 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
39:1
19:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
45%
Black
3%
12%
White
64%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne Junior High School's ranking?
Hawthorne Junior High School is ranked #664 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne Junior High School?
78 students attend Hawthorne Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hawthorne Junior High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Junior High School?
Hawthorne Junior High School has a student ration of 39:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Junior High School offer ?
Hawthorne Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Hawthorne Junior High School part of?
Hawthorne Junior High School is part of Mineral School District.
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