Below Average
#1747 of 2,221 schools in MO
Hawthorne Elem.
Elementary School · MEXICO 59
1250 W CURTIS, Mexico, MO 65265
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
4.9
Grades
1st – 5th
Enrollment
429
Student-Teacher
14.3:1
Score
4.9
Grades
1st – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,747 of 2,221
In Mexico
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
MEXICO 59
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Hawthorne Elem.
Elementary School in Mexico · grades 1st – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Hawthorne Elem.
Hawthorne Elem. is a public elementary school in Mexico, MO, part of MEXICO 59. Hawthorne Elem. serves approximately 429 students, and covers grades 1st-5th, and has a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Hawthorne Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Hawthorne Elem. show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.9 · Below Average
- District avg 5.3
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Hawthorne Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Hawthorne Elem. — Students at Hawthorne Elem. score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.3/10.
How Hawthorne Elem. Compares
See how Hawthorne Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1250 W CURTIS, Mexico, MO 65265
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Hawthorne Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HATTON-MCCREDIE ELEM. (rated 8.0/10, 15.4 miles away, in nearby Kingdom City), which scores notably higher. Another option is MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER (rated 7.2/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CENTRALIA INTERMEDIATE (rated 7.2/10, 13.5 miles away, in nearby Centralia), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mexico, see our Mexico schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 21.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MEXICO HIGH Mexico | 0.3 mi | 3.4 |
| MEXICO MIDDLE Mexico | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| EUGENE FIELD ELEM. Mexico | 1.0 mi | 3.9 |
| ST BRENDAN SCHOOL Mexico | 0.9 mi | 5.9 |
| MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER Mexico | 1.3 mi | 7.2 |
| MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY Mexico | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| NORTH CALLAWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL Auxvasse | 11.1 mi | 7.8 |
| NORTH CALLAWAY HIGH Kingdom City | 15.0 mi | 6.5 |
| HATTON-MCCREDIE ELEM. Kingdom City | 15.4 mi | 8.0 |
| CHESTER BOREN MIDDLE Centralia | 12.9 mi | 6.0 |
| CENTRALIA HIGH Centralia | 12.9 mi | 7.2 |
| CHANCE ELEM. Centralia | 13.1 mi | 5.5 |
| COMMUNITY ELEM. Laddonia | 13.4 mi | 6.0 |
| COMMUNITY HIGH Laddonia | 13.4 mi | 7.6 |
| CENTRALIA INTERMEDIATE Centralia | 13.5 mi | 7.2 |
| ST JOSEPH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Martinsburg | 14.5 mi | 5.2 |
| FULTON SR. HIGH Fulton | 21.2 mi | 5.0 |
| FULTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CNTR Fulton | 21.6 mi | 4.4 |
| PARIS HIGH Paris | 21.1 mi | 6.8 |
| PARIS JR. HIGH Paris | 21.1 mi | 4.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 65265 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,387
Median Home Value
$127,500
Median Rent
$715/mo
Population
15,131
College Educated
18.4%
Homeownership
69.3%
Avg Commute
20.9 min
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
39.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CARUTHERSVILLE ELEMENTARY Caruthersville, MO | 4.9 |
| CLARDY ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO | 4.9 |
| CLEARWATER ELEMENTARY Piedmont, MO | 4.9 |
| COMMONS LANE ELEMENTARY Florissant, MO | 4.9 |
| EUNICE THOMAS ELEM. Cassville, MO | 4.9 |
| INDIAN CREEK ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 4.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hawthorne Elem.
What grades does Hawthorne Elem. serve?
Hawthorne Elem. serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Hawthorne Elem.?
Hawthorne Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Elem. is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne Elem. rank in MO?
Hawthorne Elem. ranks #1,747 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Hawthorne Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne Elem. has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hawthorne Elem. a charter school?
No, Hawthorne Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne Elem. a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hawthorne Elem.?
100.0% of students at Hawthorne Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Audrain County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.1%
- Phone
- (573) 581-3064
Resources & Links
District
MEXICO 59- District Enrollment
- 2,426
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $11,582
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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