Hawthorne School District
School District · Hawthorne, California
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,025
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
7,025
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#201 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,570
+$1,923 vs California median
District size
7,025 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Hawthorne ranks #201 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Hawthorne's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are York (8.7/10), Hawthorne Math and Science Academy (8.4/10), and Washington (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 73% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Hawthorne schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +3.8 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Hawthorne schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Hawthorne
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | York | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Hawthorne Math and Science Academy | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Washington | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Kornblum | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Zela Davis | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Prairie Vista Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Ramona | 6.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Bud Carson Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Eucalyptus | 5.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Hawthorne Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $19,570 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Hawthorne demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is York, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Hawthorne students show an average math proficiency of 40.8% and ELA proficiency of 46.0%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Hawthorne with test data.
Schools in Hawthorne
11 schoolsHigh Schools1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Hawthorne
- Total Enrollment
- 7,025
- Teachers (FTE)
- 274
- District spending per student
- $19,570NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne's district-level spending was $19,570 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
York is the highest-rated school in Hawthorne with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Hawthorne?
Across schools in Hawthorne with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.0%. 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 6.8/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.0%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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