Bud Carson Middle

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Bud Carson Middle is a public middle school located in Hawthorne, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 678 students. The school is part of the Hawthorne School District, which is ranked 821 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bud Carson Middle faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, which have risen from 14.2% in 2018-2019 to 37.9% in 2021-2022, notably higher than the district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments and CAST Science tests, is consistently below the Hawthorne district and California state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. While the school's African American students perform well, ranking in the top 25% of California middle schools, its Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students struggle, ranking in the bottom 50% of the state. Additionally, Bud Carson Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.13% to 89.78% over the past few years, suggesting a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to other middle schools in the Hawthorne district and surrounding areas, Bud Carson Middle generally performs worse academically. For example, Prairie Vista Middle and Hawthorne Middle, which are both within a mile of Bud Carson, have higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the nearby Environmental Charter Middle - Inglewood outperforms Bud Carson Middle in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, despite serving a similarly disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13838 South Yukon Ave.
       Hawthorne, CA  90250-7716


(310) 676-1908

District: Hawthorne

SchoolDigger Rank:
1576th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,604 Help


Students who attend Bud Carson Middle usually attend:

High:    Hawthorne High
    Lawndale High
    Leuzinger High

Feeder schools for Bud Carson Middle:

Elementary:    Kornblum
    Zela Davis

Student/teacher ratio:  25.5 Help
Number of students:  635

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.4%
African American:
33.4%
Pacific Islander:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.1% Help


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Compare Details Bud Carson Middle ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Hawthorne School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.56. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Bud Carson Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Hawthorne School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.4%), African American (33.4%), Pacific Islander (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bud Carson Middle is 25.5, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Hawthorne School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bud Carson Middle is $8,604, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Hawthorne School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bud Carson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bud Carson Middle 1576th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Bud Carson Middle in the ranking list.)

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Hawthorne:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne 821st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bud Carson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 17.71 1498th 1769 15.3%
2005 29.97 1237th 1777 30.4%
2006 33.85 1175th 1804 34.9%
2007 34.56 1268th 1999 36.6%
2008 33.01 1347th 2005 32.8%
2009 45.06 1084th 2063 47.5%
2010 50.80 1023rd 2179 53.1%
2011 57.69 888th 2236 60.3%
2012 48.84 1123rd 2259 50.3%
2013 40.63 1400th 2379 41.2%
2015 30.36 1624th 2477 34.4%
2016 35.42 1475th 2497 40.9%
2017 34.75 1541st 2508 38.6%
2018 45.22 1217th 2480 50.9%
2019 44.35 1316th 2715 51.5%
2022 42.28 1386th 2740 49.4%
2023 36.56 1571st 2802 43.9%
2024 36.56 1576th 2777 43.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.46 441st 1364 67.7%
2019 44.81 549th 1442 61.9%
2022 47.79 530th 1540 65.6%
2023 46.01 548th 1529 64.2%
2024 38.27 793rd 1477 46.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.04 797th 1538 48.2%
2024 33.38 986th 1550 36.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.97 676th 2230 69.7%
2019 60.11 729th 2369 69.2%
2022 56.24 832nd 2458 66.2%
2023 51.19 988th 2549 61.2%
2024 46.55 1145th 2575 55.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.08 1085th 2262 52.0%
2019 46.77 1141st 2380 52.1%
2022 38.56 1390th 2509 44.6%
2023 35.47 1468th 2547 42.4%
2024 38.44 1384th 2546 45.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.06 677th 1369 50.5%
2019 31.28 996th 1491 33.2%
2022 39.75 767th 1531 49.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.41 1186th 2273 47.8%
2019 40.65 1289th 2407 46.4%
2022 45.66 1173rd 2527 53.6%
2023 37.14 1439th 2558 43.7%
2024 34.39 1511th 2547 40.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.41 152nd 600 74.7%
2019 71.40 146th 643 77.3%
2022 73.48 130th 637 79.6%
2023 72.13 122nd 614 80.1%
2024 71.93 133rd 626 78.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bud Carson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.90 577th 2072 72.2%
2019 60.80 674th 2213 69.5%
2022 59.47 737th 2359 68.8%
2023 47.00 1071st 2391 55.2%
2024 46.62 1077th 2383 54.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bud Carson Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 122 152 73 193 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1989 102 195 83 196 7 n/a n/a 0 583
1990 81 254 71 215 1 n/a n/a 0 622
1991 63 246 74 247 2 n/a n/a 0 632
1992 58 294 79 264 2 n/a n/a 0 697
1993 36 325 82 272 1 n/a n/a 0 716
1994 33 296 95 265 1 n/a n/a 0 690
1995 29 365 66 350 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1996 29 365 66 350 1 n/a n/a 0 811
1997 32 440 71 360 3 n/a n/a 0 906
1998 28 489 64 441 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
1999 17 421 53 354 4 n/a n/a 17 866
2000 21 472 69 410 0 n/a n/a 1 973
2001 12 516 58 427 0 n/a n/a 6 1019
2002 14 444 65 442 3 n/a n/a 15 983
2003 14 444 65 442 3 n/a n/a 15 983
2004 17 404 52 455 0 n/a n/a 19 947
2005 12 379 49 520 0 n/a n/a 22 982
2006 12 342 68 508 1 n/a n/a 25 956
2007 14 355 51 494 0 n/a n/a 12 926
2008 13 344 50 506 n/a n/a n/a 0 913
2009 12 300 30 502 0 10 7 0 861
2010 12 282 26 508 1 14 0 0 843
2011 11 245 30 441 1 11 3 0 742
2012 14 274 36 449 1 7 0 0 781
2013 14 265 35 439 0 4 2 0 759
2014 10 262 31 473 0 7 0 0 783
2015 8 271 18 453 0 6 2 0 758
2016 4 271 22 451 0 6 6 0 760
2017 6 233 18 456 0 6 5 0 724
2018 5 212 21 410 1 7 5 0 661
2019 7 243 22 432 0 7 7 0 718
2020 9 242 23 442 3 6 7 0 732
2021 8 237 26 444 2 3 4 0 724
2022 11 228 15 408 2 7 12 0 683
2023 6 229 14 410 0 8 11 0 678
2024 7 212 8 390 1 9 8 0 635

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bud Carson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 25.4 21.2 n/a
1989 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
1990 622 29.5 21.0 n/a
1991 632 36.0 17.5 n/a
1992 697 36.6 19.0 51.2
1993 716 34.0 21.1 58.4
1994 690 34.0 20.3 73.6
1995 811 37.1 21.9 93.5
1996 811 37.1 21.9 93.5
1997 906 42.1 21.5 94.9
1998 1023 42.1 24.3 85.7
1999 866 41.0 21.1 90.8
2000 973 46.0 21.2 84.1
2001 1019 50.0 20.4 77.3
2002 983 46.0 21.4 84.9
2003 983 46.0 21.4 84.9
2004 947 44.0 21.5 86
2005 982 45.0 21.8 92.1
2006 956 45.0 21.2 95.4
2007 926 44.0 21.0 88.8
2008 913 44.0 20.8 91.9
2009 861 37.0 19.6 88.6
2010 843 36.0 23.4 91.8
2011 742 n/a n/a 94.7
2012 781 31.0 25.1 n/a
2013 759 31.1 24.3 88.4
2014 783 30.8 25.3 89.5
2015 758 33.0 22.9 86.7
2016 760 33.0 23.0 89.5
2017 724 33.1 21.8 86
2018 661 33.5 19.7 88.7
2019 718 31.2 23.0 87.7
2020 732 n/a n/a 89.1
2021 724 28.8 25.1 89.8
2022 683 31.0 21.9 71.7
2023 678 27.9 24.2 63.1
2024 635 24.8 25.5 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bud Carson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 541 25.4 21.2 n/a
1989 583 27.5 21.2 n/a
1990 622 29.5 21.0 n/a
1991 632 36.0 17.5 n/a
1992 697 36.6 19.0 51.2
1993 716 34.0 21.1 58.4
1994 690 34.0 20.3 73.6
1995 811 37.1 21.9 93.5
1996 811 37.1 21.9 93.5
1997 906 42.1 21.5 94.9
1998 1023 42.1 24.3 85.7
1999 866 41.0 21.1 90.8
2000 973 46.0 21.2 84.1
2001 1019 50.0 20.4 77.3
2002 983 46.0 21.4 84.9
2003 983 46.0 21.4 84.9
2004 947 44.0 21.5 86
2005 982 45.0 21.8 92.1
2006 956 45.0 21.2 95.4
2007 926 44.0 21.0 88.8
2008 913 44.0 20.8 91.9
2009 861 37.0 19.6 88.6
2010 843 36.0 23.4 91.8
2011 742 n/a n/a 94.7
2012 781 31.0 25.1 n/a
2013 759 31.1 24.3 88.4
2014 783 30.8 25.3 89.5
2015 758 33.0 22.9 86.7
2016 760 33.0 23.0 89.5
2017 724 33.1 21.8 86
2018 661 33.5 19.7 88.7
2019 718 31.2 23.0 87.7
2020 732 n/a n/a 89.1
2021 724 28.8 25.1 89.8
2022 683 31.0 21.9 71.7
2023 678 27.9 24.2 63.1
2024 635 24.8 25.5 83.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bud Carson Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,604

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bud Carson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1316th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1571st of 2802 Middle schools
 7.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bud Carson Middle)34.734
 0.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hawthorne)42.634.7
 7.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bud Carson Middle)32.528.1
 4.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne)32.428.5
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bud Carson Middle)49.438.8
 10.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hawthorne)48.842.7
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bud Carson Middle)39.425.8
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne)35.125.4
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bud Carson Middle)47.531.5
 16%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hawthorne)46.443.4
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bud Carson Middle)36.626.7
 9.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne)30.423.5
 6.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Bud Carson Middle)19.615.5
 4.1%
   8th Grade Science (Hawthorne)16.917.4
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students718678
 5.6%
African American243229
 5.8%
American Indian00
Asian2214
 36.4%
Hispanic432410
 5.1%
Pacific Islander78
 14.3%
White76
 14.3%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%63.1%
 24.6%


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Students who attend Bud Carson Middle usually go on to attend Hawthorne High

Bud Carson Middle ranks 1576th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 635 students attended Bud Carson Middle.

Students at Bud Carson Middle are 61% Hispanic, 33% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% White.


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