Wiseburn Middle School

5504 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 975 students in grades 6-8, Wiseburn Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wiseburn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Wiseburn Middle School's student population of 975 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
975 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Wiseburn Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiseburn Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1729 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
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47%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wiseburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wiseburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
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Hispanic
56%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wiseburn Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
5%
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White
13%
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wiseburn Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Wiseburn Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wiseburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wiseburn Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wiseburn Middle School's ranking?
Wiseburn Middle School is ranked #1729 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Wiseburn Middle School often compared to?
Wiseburn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudecinda Sepulveda Dodson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wiseburn Middle School?
975 students attend Wiseburn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Wiseburn Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wiseburn Middle School?
Wiseburn Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Wiseburn Middle School offer ?
Wiseburn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wiseburn Middle School part of?
Wiseburn Middle School is part of Wiseburn Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Wiseburn Middle School located?
Wiseburn Middle School is located in the HollyGlen neighborhood of Hawthorne, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in HollyGlen.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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