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13600 South Prairie Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250-7306
Summary
Prairie Vista Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 51st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 28.4% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.4% |
| Reading State Rank | 538/1,204 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 644/1,204 (47th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 674 |
| Low-Income Students | 635 (94.2%) |
| English Learners | 177 (26.3%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.5 points from last year and rose 7.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 7.9 points over the full period.
•Math +7.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 40.1% to 52.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 2.4 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 31% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 15% to 31%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 25.9% to 30.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 644 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 3.7 points ahead in math. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 30.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•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 Prairie Vista Middle compare within the district?
Prairie Vista Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Hawthorne with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Prairie Vista Middle rank in California?
Prairie Vista Middle ranks No. 538 of 1,204 in reading and No. 644 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 Prairie Vista Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.3% meet the reading standard and 28.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Prairie Vista Middle compare with other schools in Hawthorne?
Prairie Vista Middle is No. 2 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Hawthorne with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HawthorneHow does Prairie Vista Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Prairie Vista Middle is No. 118 in reading and No. 146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Prairie Vista MiddleThis school | 28.4% | 47.1% |
| Bud Carson Middle | 29.0% | 36.5% |
| Hawthorne Middle | 29.7% | 45.2% |
