Summary:
The Hawthorn Academy district in Utah operates two public charter schools: Hawthorn Academy West Jordan, an alternative school serving 757 students, and Hawthorn Academy South Jordan, an elementary school with 589 students. Both schools have a majority white student population, with over 60% of students identifying as white.
Hawthorn Academy South Jordan has detailed test score data, showing its performance is generally on par with or slightly below the district and state averages. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 260th out of 551 Utah elementary schools in 2021-2022 to 307th out of 561 in 2023-2024. While the school has some areas of strength, such as higher-than-average proficiency rates in 5th and 6th grade science, there are also areas for improvement, like lower-than-average math proficiency in 6th grade.
Both Hawthorn Academy schools have relatively low spending per student, at $5,262 for West Jordan and $5,014 for South Jordan, compared to the state average. Additionally, the student-teacher ratios are on the higher end, with 18.9 students per teacher at West Jordan and 20.5 students per teacher at South Jordan, which could impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students.
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