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5.4 avg / 10

Hawthorne School District

School District · Hawthorne, California

Students: 7,025
Teachers (FTE): 274

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

11

7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,570

Student-Teacher Ratio

25.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#582 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,570

+$1,923 vs California median

District size

7,025 students

Much larger than California median

About Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a Hawthorne, California school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 7,025 students with a student-teacher ratio of 25.6:1. The district invests $19,570 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Hawthorne demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hawthorne Math and Science Academy, which has a composite score of 7.0/10.

In standardized testing, Hawthorne students show an average math proficiency of 34.4% and ELA proficiency of 42.7%.

The district includes 7 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Hawthorne, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 34.4%
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ELA Proficiency 42.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Hawthorne with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Hawthorne
Total Enrollment
7,025
Teachers (FTE)
274
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Hawthorne?

The average composite rating for Hawthorne is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne spends $19,570 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Hawthorne?

The average student-teacher ratio in Hawthorne is 25.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Hawthorne?

Hawthorne Math and Science Academy is the highest-rated school in Hawthorne with a composite score of 7.0/10.

What are the test scores in Hawthorne?

Across schools in Hawthorne with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Hawthorne compare to other districts in California?

Hawthorne has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
34.4%
ELA Proficiency
42.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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