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5504 West 135th Street, Hawthorne, CA 90250-6462
Summary
Wiseburn Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
59.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 44.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 59.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 44.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 326/1,204 (73rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 342/1,204 (72nd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 25:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 953 |
| Low-Income Students | 378 (39.7%) |
| English Learners | 47 (4.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 5.5 points from last year and fell 4.6 points over the full period. Math rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math +0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.0% to 65.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.6-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.6% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 70% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 37% to 63%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.1% to 49.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell 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 Wiseburn Middle rank in California?
Wiseburn Middle ranks No. 326 of 1,204 in reading and No. 342 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Wiseburn Middle compare with other schools in Hawthorne?
Wiseburn Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in Hawthorne with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HawthorneHow does Wiseburn Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Wiseburn Middle is No. 68 in both reading and 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 or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Wiseburn MiddleThis school | 44.5% | 59.0% |
| Bud Carson Middle | 29.0% | 36.5% |
| Hawthorne Middle | 29.7% | 45.2% |
