Middle Schools in Hawthorne

The three middle schools located in Hawthorne, California serve students in grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Hawthorne Middle stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with a statewide ranking of 1317 out of 2777 California middle schools and a 3-star rating. In comparison, Prairie Vista Middle and Bud Carson Middle have lower rankings and a 2-star rating.

Hawthorne Middle outperforms the other two schools in terms of test scores, with higher percentages of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics across all grade levels. Additionally, Hawthorne Middle has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 25.6%, compared to 33.7% at Prairie Vista Middle and 32.9% at Bud Carson Middle. All three schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 62.14% at Hawthorne Middle to 63.13% at Bud Carson Middle, indicating a socioeconomically disadvantaged student population.

While Hawthorne Middle is the standout performer, all three Hawthorne middle schools have room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics, where their test scores are below the state averages. Additionally, the chronic absenteeism rates, though lower at Hawthorne Middle, are still quite high across all three schools, suggesting a need to address student engagement and attendance.