Is Hawthorne Middle School a good school?

Hawthorne Middle School ranks 90 th of 164 Idaho middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hawthorne Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 625 students attended Hawthorne Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hawthorne Middle School?

Students at Hawthorne Middle School are 71% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Hawthorne Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hawthorne Middle School usually go on to attend Highland High School

Hawthorne Middle School

Summary:

Hawthorne Middle School is a public middle school located in Pocatello, Idaho, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 674. It is part of the Pocatello District, which is ranked 32 out of 77 districts in Idaho and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has a diverse student population, with 71.07% White, 14.09% Hispanic, and 9.05% Native American students.

Academically, Hawthorne Middle School lags behind the Pocatello District and the state of Idaho averages, with proficiency rates in Math (36.1%) and Science (34.7%) significantly lower than the district (45.3% and 44.9%) and state (42.2% and 41.2%) averages. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate of 55.6% and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (25.18% to 47.48%) compared to nearby schools like Franklin Middle School (28.84%) and Irving Middle School (38.62%).

Hawthorne Middle School's performance has been declining relative to other middle schools in the state, with its statewide ranking dropping from 18 out of 43 Idaho middle schools in 2018-2019 to 90 out of 164 in 2023-2024. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and low socioeconomic status students performing significantly worse than the overall school. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and the relatively high percentage of students from low-income families could be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1025 West Eldredge Street
Pocatello, ID 83201-5527

(208) 237-1680

District: Pocatello District

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 164 Idaho Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $6,204

Students who attend Hawthorne Middle School usually attend:

High:

Highland High School

Feeder schools for Hawthorne Middle School:

Elementary:	Chubbuck Elementary School
	Claude A Wilcox Elementary School
	Tyhee Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.9

Number of students: 625

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.7%

Hispanic:

14.1%

American Indian:

8.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hawthorne Middle School ranks worse than 54.9% of middle schools in Idaho. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.11. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.7%), Hispanic (14.1%), American Indian (8.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pocatello District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle School is 16.9, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Pocatello District! (See more...)

Compare Hawthorne Middle School employs 36.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne Middle School is $6,204, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Pocatello District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hawthorne Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne Middle School 90^th of 164 Idaho public middle schools. (See Hawthorne Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Pocatello District:

SchoolDigger ranks Pocatello District 32^nd of 77 Idaho school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hawthorne Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hawthorne Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2008	44.95	99^th	158	37.3%
2009	48.89	91^st	160	43.1%
2010	52.10	87^th	166	47.6%
2011	53.20	82^nd	169	51.5%
2012	49.42	91^st	171	46.8%
2013	45.81	104^th	173	39.9%
2015	57.98	32^nd	100	68.0%
2016	55.72	36^th	98	63.3%
2017	49.53	55^th	131	58.0%
2019	52.53	18^th	43	58.1%
2022	38.30	35^th	53	34.0%
2023	43.33	57^th	107	46.7%
2024	38.11	90^th	164	45.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hawthorne Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	35.89	30^th	47	36.2%
2023	35.63	17^th	27	37.0%
2024	25.61	25^th	37	32.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Hawthorne Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	50.24	30^th	60	50.0%
2019	39.49	19^th	28	32.1%
2023	35.50	36^th	51	29.4%
2024	32.01	50^th	72	30.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Hawthorne Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile
2018	34.60	39^th	60	35.0%
2019	36.97	17^th	28	39.3%
2023	39.44	29^th	51	43.1%
2024	32.90	49^th	72	31.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hawthorne Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.78	42^nd	56	25.0%

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Rank History for White students at Hawthorne Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ID State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	52.69	18^th	35	48.6%
2019	45.74	12^th	21	42.9%

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Data source: test scores: Idaho 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.

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hawthorne Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	868	868
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	852	852
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	862	862
1994	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	906	906
1995	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	921	921
1996	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	921	921
1997	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	830	830
1998	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	816	816
1999	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	794	794
2000	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	722	722
2001	574	5	3	32	87	n/a	n/a	0	701
2002	410	3	16	37	72	n/a	n/a	0	538
2003	410	3	16	37	72	n/a	n/a	0	538
2004	422	4	4	39	68	n/a	n/a	0	537
2005	403	4	1	42	62	n/a	n/a	0	512
2006	406	8	7	42	61	n/a	n/a	0	524
2007	398	8	13	40	67	n/a	n/a	0	526
2008	381	7	14	45	74	n/a	n/a	0	521
2009	395	7	11	40	65	n/a	n/a	0	518
2010	609	6	13	72	93	n/a	n/a	0	793
2011	617	9	13	80	85	4	5	0	813
2012	587	8	10	82	75	4	9	0	775
2013	613	8	8	80	93	5	9	0	816
2014	556	2	7	75	96	4	11	0	751
2015	567	4	6	70	95	5	10	0	757
2016	548	7	4	60	94	5	15	0	733
2017	561	8	2	66	100	6	24	0	767
2018	556	3	0	75	83	5	21	0	743
2019	565	3	3	98	86	2	29	0	786
2020	535	1	5	88	72	3	25	0	729
2021	500	2	3	95	75	4	27	0	706
2022	491	4	0	88	80	2	26	0	691
2023	479	4	1	95	61	4	30	0	674
2024	442	7	2	88	55	1	30	0	625

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 Hawthorne Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	868	43.0	20.1	16.9
1992	852	43.4	19.6	16.1
1993	862	42.8	20.1	14.2
1994	906	44.7	20.3	15
1995	921	45.0	20.5	17.7
1996	921	45.0	20.5	17.7
1997	830	45.7	18.2	16.7
1998	816	44.3	18.4	19.1
1999	794	44.2	18.0	29
2000	722	41.9	17.2	29.8
2001	701	39.5	17.7	36.2
2002	538	29.8	18.1	41.8
2003	538	29.8	18.1	41.8
2004	537	29.9	18.0	44.3
2005	512	29.4	17.4	44.5
2006	524	29.8	17.6	43.9
2007	526	28.9	18.2	42
2008	521	28.9	18.0	43
2009	518	28.0	18.5	42.3
2010	793	38.4	20.6	48.4
2011	813	40.0	20.3	47.8
2012	775	38.5	20.1	51.9
2013	816	40.0	20.3	55
2014	751	34.9	21.4	52.7
2015	757	35.0	21.6	51.5
2016	733	35.0	20.9	50.1
2017	767	36.4	21.0	49.9
2018	743	37.7	19.6	48.2
2019	786	36.1	21.7	55.1
2020	729	36.1	20.1	44.9
2021	706	36.3	19.4	47
2022	691	35.9	19.2	25.2
2023	674	35.4	19.0	47.5
2024	625	36.9	16.9	48.2

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 Hawthorne Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	868	43.0	20.1	16.9
1992	852	43.4	19.6	16.1
1993	862	42.8	20.1	14.2
1994	906	44.7	20.3	15
1995	921	45.0	20.5	17.7
1996	921	45.0	20.5	17.7
1997	830	45.7	18.2	16.7
1998	816	44.3	18.4	19.1
1999	794	44.2	18.0	29
2000	722	41.9	17.2	29.8
2001	701	39.5	17.7	36.2
2002	538	29.8	18.1	41.8
2003	538	29.8	18.1	41.8
2004	537	29.9	18.0	44.3
2005	512	29.4	17.4	44.5
2006	524	29.8	17.6	43.9
2007	526	28.9	18.2	42
2008	521	28.9	18.0	43
2009	518	28.0	18.5	42.3
2010	793	38.4	20.6	48.4
2011	813	40.0	20.3	47.8
2012	775	38.5	20.1	51.9
2013	816	40.0	20.3	55
2014	751	34.9	21.4	52.7
2015	757	35.0	21.6	51.5
2016	733	35.0	20.9	50.1
2017	767	36.4	21.0	49.9
2018	743	37.7	19.6	48.2
2019	786	36.1	21.7	55.1
2020	729	36.1	20.1	44.9
2021	706	36.3	19.4	47
2022	691	35.9	19.2	25.2
2023	674	35.4	19.0	47.5
2024	625	36.9	16.9	48.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorne Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$777 (12.5%)	$5,428 (87.5%)	$6,204

Data source: Idaho Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 18^th of 43 Middle schools	Ranks 57^th of 107 Middle schools	11.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Math (Hawthorne Middle School)	46.7	33.1	13.6%
6th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	50.3	43.1	7.2%
6th Grade Math (Idaho)	43	39.4	3.6%
7th Grade Math (Hawthorne Middle School)	57.3	45.1	12.2%
7th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	53.1	47	6.1%
7th Grade Math (Idaho)	45.7	41.3	4.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Middle School)	64.7	56.3	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	65	60.1	4.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Idaho)	57.7	53.8	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Hawthorne Middle School)	38	34	4%
8th Grade Math (Pocatello District)	47.5	43.6	3.9%
8th Grade Math (Idaho)	40.7	36.8	3.9%
All Grades Math (Hawthorne Middle School)	46.8	37.3	9.5%
All Grades Math (Pocatello District)	50.5	46.2	4.3%
All Grades Math (Idaho)	44.4	41.5	2.9%
All Grades Science (Hawthorne Middle School)	60.4	37.9	22.5%
All Grades Science (Pocatello District)	62.8	49.4	13.4%
All Grades Science (Idaho)	58.9	41.6	17.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hawthorne Middle School)	52.9	51.7	1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Pocatello District)	59	56.8	2.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Idaho)	55	52.2	2.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	786	674	14.2%
African American	3	4	33.3%
American Indian	86	61	29.1%
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	98	95	3.1%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	565	479	15.2%
Two or More Races	29	30	3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.1%	47.5%	7.6%

Schools Near Hawthorne Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISAT Math (2024)					ISAT Science (2024)	ISAT English Language Arts (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISAT Math 5th Grade	ISAT Math 6th Grade	ISAT Math 7th Grade	ISAT Math 8th Grade	ISAT Math All Grades	ISAT Science All Grades	ISAT English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISAT English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawthorne Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 West Eldredge Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 237-1680	625	37	16.9	48.2%	442 (70.7%)	7 (1.1%)	88 (14.1%)	2 (0.3%)	55 (8.8%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.8%)	38.1	90^th of 164 public middle schools	45.1%		43.3	57^th of 107 public middle schools	46.7%	33		34.8	35.7	37.8	36.1	34.7		51.5	56.4	52.4	53.5	$6,204	$777	$5,428
Alameda Middle School	Public	6-8	845 McKinley Avenue	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 232-0378	600	34	17.8	43.7%	443 (73.8%)	1 (0.2%)	106 (17.7%)	3 (0.5%)	12 (2.0%)	6 (1.0%)	29 (4.8%)	56.5	57^th of 164 public middle schools	65.2%		59.2	34^th of 107 public middle schools	68.2%	23		40.6	44.3	44.9	43.3	55.0		55.1	60.4	60.8	58.8	$7,136	$897	$6,240
Alpine Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	1195 Alpine Avenue	Chubbuck	83202	Bannock County	The Academy Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(208) 332-6800	252	13	20.1		200 (79.4%)	4 (1.6%)	32 (12.7%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	8 (3.2%)	69.2	40^th of 164 public middle schools	75.6%					(n/a)					50.4	50.0					60.4
Irving Middle School	Public	6-8	911 North Grant Avenue	Pocatello	83204	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 232-3039	726	37	19.7	41.6%	574 (79.1%)	4 (0.6%)	106 (14.6%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	23 (3.2%)	43.9	78^th of 164 public middle schools	52.4%		48.3	48^th of 107 public middle schools	55.1%	30		31.1	47.1	42.1	40.1	40.0		51.3	59.7	49.0	53.2	$7,793	$1,161	$6,633
Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	2271 East Terry Street	Pocatello	83201	Bannock County	Pocatello District	No	No	No	No	(208) 233-5590	756	36	20.7	29.4%	607 (80.3%)	4 (0.5%)	84 (11.1%)	12 (1.6%)	9 (1.2%)	6 (0.8%)	34 (4.5%)	79.8	27^th of 164 public middle schools	83.5%		83.7	12^th of 107 public middle schools	88.8%	15		53.5	59.1	54.2	55.7	61.3		64.2	73.6	69.9	69.5	$6,818	$865	$5,953
Aberdeen Middle School	Public	6-8	136 South 4th West	Aberdeen	83210	Bingham County	Aberdeen District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 397-3280	144	10	14.7	55.6%	38 (26.4%)	1 (0.7%)	102 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)					27.7						36.8	$9,111	$1,434	$7,677
Snake River Middle School	Public	5-6	1060 W 110 S	Blackfoot	83221	Bingham County	Snake River District	No	No	No	Yes	(208) 684-5171	247	14	17.6	29.1%	211 (85.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (13.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)								(n/a)	34.5	50.4			43.0	42.3	47.8	60.9			54.9	$6,916	$1,219	$5,697

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Schools Near Hawthorne Middle School