Hawthorne
Hawthorne has 11 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 40.5/100 — 3.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Hawthorne Math and Science Academy at 74/100, where 37.6% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,538 per student (above the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.9%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 38.9 | 7 | 18.0% | 22.1% |
| Middle | 33.2 | 3 | 13.0% | 25.3% |
| High | 73.7 | 1 | 37.6% | 10.7% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Hawthorne, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Hawthorne's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 73.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -8.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 41.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.9%, 3.8pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 1.6%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Hawthorne Math and Science Academy leads the district at 74 with 37.6% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Hawthorne
Hidden gems: 2 schools in Hawthorne are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Hawthorne spends $15,538 per student in current expenditures — $724 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (7)
Hawthorne has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.9 — 4.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -8.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Washington with a Scope Score of 49 and 23.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Hawthorne Building Momentum | 49 | 23.9% | 49.3% | -12.2pp | 17.4% | 0.1% |
| 2 | Ramona Hawthorne Growth Engine | 46 | 21.1% | 44.5% | +8.8pp | 16.5% | 0.7% |
| 3 | York Hawthorne Building Momentum | 40 | 22.1% | 43.7% | -21.6pp | 24.8% | 0.3% |
| 4 | Jefferson Hawthorne Building Momentum | 37 | 16.3% | 37.2% | -22.8pp | 17.7% | 0.6% |
| 5 | Kornblum Hawthorne Building Momentum | 36 | 13.7% | 36.5% | -0.5pp | 23.8% | 1.3% |
| 6 | Zela Davis Hawthorne Building Momentum | 33 | 16.8% | 36.2% | -10.2pp | 30.4% | 1.5% |
| 7 | Eucalyptus Hawthorne Building Momentum | 32 | 12.4% | 33.3% | -0.7pp | 24.0% | 0.8% |
Middle Schools (3)
Hawthorne has 3 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 33.2 — 7.2 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hawthorne Middle with a Scope Score of 34 and 12.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorne Middle Hawthorne On the Rise | 34 | 12.9% | 34.7% | +9.4pp | 22.5% | 2.7% |
| 2 | Prairie Vista Middle Hawthorne Building Momentum | 33 | 12.1% | 33.9% | +0.2pp | 27.8% | 4.6% |
| 3 | Bud Carson Middle Hawthorne Building Momentum | 32 | 14.0% | 33.1% | -8.9pp | 25.5% | 4.4% |
High Schools (1)
Hawthorne has 1 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.7 — 26.2 points above the state average of 47.5. 1 of 1 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Hawthorne Math and Science Academy with a Scope Score of 74 and 37.6% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hawthorne Math and Science Academy Hawthorne Strong All-Around | 74 | 37.6% | 69.4% | 10.7% | 0.9% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hawthorne
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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