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2125 Story Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-5232
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
60.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
51.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,190/4,657 (74th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,482/4,657 (68th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 17:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 437 |
| Low-Income Students | 236 (54.0%) |
| English Learners | 57 (13.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.5 points from last year and fell 0.8 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and fell 7.3 points over the full period.
•Math -7.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.0% to 78.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.6-point reading income gap is wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.7% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 28% to 60%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 44.2% to 54.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 52.8-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 61.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hawthorne Elementary compare within the district?
Hawthorne Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in San Luis Coastal Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hawthorne Elementary rank in California?
Hawthorne Elementary ranks No. 1,190 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,482 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hawthorne Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math among 6 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.2% meet the reading standard and 32.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hawthorne Elementary compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo?
Hawthorne Elementary is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 7 K–6 schools in San Luis Obispo with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Luis ObispoHow does Hawthorne Elementary compare with other schools in San Luis Obispo County?
Hawthorne Elementary is No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 24 K–6 schools in San Luis Obispo County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Luis Obispo CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne ElementaryThis school | 51.0% | 60.1% |
| Bellevue-Santa Fe Charter | 76.3% | 83.9% |
| Bishop's Peak Elementary | 62.6% | 70.2% |
