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Elementary Schools in Hawthorne, California: Hawthorne schools average near the state. The 30.6-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 42.2/100

Hawthorne, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.2/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Aviation Elementary at 63/100, where 34.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hawthorne schools average 20.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.7% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
42.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.6
32.1 – 62.7
Avg Exceeded %
20.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary10Developing
42.2/100
20.4%-1.5
High3Developing
46.5/100
17.7%-1.0
Middle4Developing
37.4/100
15.0%-3.0

How Hawthorne schools compare

Hawthorne has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 42.2/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Aviation Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 34.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Hawthorne averages 19.7% — near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Hawthorne

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Hawthorne

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Hawthorne Math and Science Academy
Hawthorne Strong All-Around
37.6%Strong
74/100
2Aviation Elementary
Wiseburn Unified Strong All-Around
34.9%Solid
63/100
3Del Aire Elementary
Wiseburn Unified Culture First
29.5%Solid
54/100
4Wiseburn Middle
Wiseburn Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Solid
50/100
5Washington
Hawthorne Building Momentum
23.9%Developing
49/100
6Hawthorne High
Centinela Valley Union High Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
47/100
7Ramona
Hawthorne Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
46/100
8York
Hawthorne Building Momentum
22.1%Developing
40/100
9Jefferson
Hawthorne Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
37/100
10Kornblum
Hawthorne Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
36/100
11Hawthorne Middle
Hawthorne Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
34/100
12Prairie Vista Middle
Hawthorne Building Momentum
12.1%Developing
33/100
13Cimarron Avenue Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
13.7%Developing
33/100
14Zela Davis
Hawthorne Building Momentum
16.8%Developing
33/100
15Eucalyptus
Hawthorne Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
32/100
16Bud Carson Middle
Hawthorne Building Momentum
14.0%Developing
32/100
17Renaissance County Community
Los Angeles County Office of Education Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
19/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 17 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

Private Schools in Hawthorne

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Joseph School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 287 students
26:1Private
Al-Huda Islamic School
Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 127 students
6:1Private
Trinity Lutheran School
Islamic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 71 students
12:1Private
Hawthorne Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 8-12 · 60 students
9:1Private
Launch Pad Learning
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 12 students
11:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hawthorne

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hawthorne good?
Hawthorne's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.2/100, which is within 1.5 points of the state average. 20.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hawthorne?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hawthorne is Aviation Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 34.9% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Hawthorne schools compare to the state average?
Hawthorne elementary schools average a Scope Score of 42.2/100 — within 1.5 points of the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 20.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.7% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne has 10 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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