Hawthorne Public School District

The Hawthorne Public School District in New Jersey serves students from kindergarten through 12th grade across 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's performance is mixed, with some standout schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School excelling academically, while others like Washington Elementary School face challenges.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, with students scoring above the district and state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. However, the school has the highest student-teacher ratio among the elementary schools, which could indicate larger class sizes. In contrast, Washington Elementary has the lowest student-teacher ratio but also the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a lower socioeconomic status of the student population and potentially contributing to its mixed academic performance.

At the middle school level, Lincoln Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in Algebra I, with 86.2% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate. Overall, the Hawthorne Public School District is ranked 347 out of 615 in New Jersey and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement in overall district-level performance.