51爆料

Hawthorne School District

14120 South Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250-7006
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Hawthorne School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,021 students in Hawthorne School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Hawthorne School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
11 Schools
10,360 Schools
# Students
7,021 Students
5,825,797 Students
# Teachers
275 Teachers
267,978 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Hawthorne School District, which is ranked #926 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#912 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
34%
40%
47%
23%
29%
(21-22)
≥95%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.45
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
72%
56%
% Black
19%
5%
% White
3%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,497 is higher than the state median of $19,978. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,640 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$138 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,497
$19,978
Spending / Student
$19,640
$18,399

Best Hawthorne School District 51爆料s (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4467 West Broadway
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 973-8184
Gr: 9-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Ramona
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4617 West 136th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-7189
Gr: K-5 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson
(Math: 40% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4091 West 139th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-9423
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
York
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11838 South York Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-1189
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Washington
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4339 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3422
Gr: K-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4366 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Eucalyptus
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12044 South Eucalyptus Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 675-3369
Gr: K-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Zela Davis
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13435 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1771
Gr: K-5 | 870 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Bud Carson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13838 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Prairie Vista Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13600 South Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Kornblum
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3620 West El Segundo Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-4294
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District manages 11 public schools serving 7,021 students.
What is the rank of Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District is ranked #926 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne School District?
72% of Hawthorne School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hawthorne School District?
Hawthorne School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Hawthorne School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,640 is higher than the state median of $18,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 7,021 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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