Orca K-8 School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School
Should you attend Orca K-8 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
Top Rankings
Orca K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
398 students
363 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#400 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
67
Grade 1 Students
49
57
Grade 2 Students
39
68
Grade 3 Students
51
56
Grade 4 Students
42
61
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
6%
9%
% Hispanic
13%
17%
% Black
32%
12%
% White
37%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
13%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
