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#2200 of 3,778 schools in FL
Hawthorne Middle/high School
High School · Alachua · Hawthorne, FL
An Alachua high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 40, Hawthorne, FL 32640
- Math 21% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne Middle/high School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 26% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hawthorne Middle/high School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,727
Median home value
$153,600
Median rent
$959/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in ALACHUA
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Buchholz High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–12 | Not available | 2,444 | Compare → |
| Gainesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,791 | Compare → |
| Micanopy AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | 6–12 | Not available | 111 | Compare → |
| Professional Academy Magnet at Loften High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 9–12 | Not available | 310 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alachua
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #27 of 54
- District spending per student
- $11,075NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorne Middle/high School is listed in ALACHUA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne Middle/high School
Hawthorne Middle/high School is a public high school in Hawthorne, FL, part of Alachua, serving approximately 492 students in grades 6th-12th with a 32.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,200 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne Middle/high School
What grades does Hawthorne Middle/high School serve?
Hawthorne Middle/high School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Hawthorne Middle/high School?
Hawthorne Middle/high School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle/high School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle/high School is 32.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne Middle/high School rank in FL?
Hawthorne Middle/high School ranks #2,200 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hawthorne Middle/high School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne Middle/high School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hawthorne Middle/high School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne Middle/high School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hawthorne Middle/high School a charter school?
No, Hawthorne Middle/high School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne Middle/high School a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne Middle/high School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne Middle/high School?
70.3% of students at Hawthorne Middle/high School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 492
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 32.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alachua County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (352) 481-1900
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 32640)
- 10,780
- Area average commute
- 34.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 32640; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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