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4366 West 129th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250-5211
Summary
Hawthorne Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 51st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 45.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 29.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 45.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 29.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 577/1,204 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 610/1,204 (49th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 761 |
| Low-Income Students | 688 (90.4%) |
| English Learners | 174 (22.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.0 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.2 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math +1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.9% to 47.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 48% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 45.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 61% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 27.7% to 31.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 610 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 Middle compare within the district?
Hawthorne Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Hawthorne with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hawthorne Middle rank in California?
Hawthorne Middle ranks No. 577 of 1,204 in reading and No. 610 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hawthorne Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.3% meet the reading standard and 28.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hawthorne Middle compare with other schools in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne Middle is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Hawthorne with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HawthorneHow does Hawthorne Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Hawthorne Middle is No. 132 in reading and No. 134 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne MiddleThis school | 29.7% | 45.2% |
| Bud Carson Middle | 29.0% | 36.5% |
| Prairie Vista Middle | 28.4% | 47.1% |
