Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Orca K-8 School
Should you attend Hawthorne Elementary School or Orca K-8 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
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Orca K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 363 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 40%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orca K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington 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 Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower 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 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
363 students
398 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1057 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
67
52
Grade 1 Students
57
49
Grade 2 Students
68
39
Grade 3 Students
56
51
Grade 4 Students
61
42
Grade 5 Students
54
54
Grade 6 Students
-
36
Grade 7 Students
-
36
Grade 8 Students
-
39
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
17%
13%
% Black
12%
32%
% White
49%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
