- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hawthorne, CA
Hawthorne Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061668002094
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools.
- #2 of 4
- middle schools in Hawthorne · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hawthorne Middle has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hawthorne, CA.
School address
District: Hawthorne · California
NCES ID 061668002094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Hawthorne Middle grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (+8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 061668002094 · Hawthorne, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
761 enr · 25.4:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Zela Davis (843 students)
Hawthorne Middle grew from 721 students in 2022-23 to 779 in 2023-24 (+8.0%). Teacher FTE added 30.2 → 30.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Zela Davis
Zela Davis
843 students
- Ramona
Ramona
767 students
- This school
Hawthorne Middle
761 students
- Eucalyptus
Eucalyptus
709 students
- Prairie Vista
Prairie Vista Middle
674 students
- Bud Carson Mid
Bud Carson Middle
601 students
What this shows Hawthorne Middle reports 761 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Middle compares
Hawthorne Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 1% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 761 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
761
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
31.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,562
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 381 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.2%
African American 10.8%
Asian 3.8%
White 1.7%
Two or More 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Hawthorne Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hawthorne reports $19,562 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hawthorne Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zela Davis | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramona | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eucalyptus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prairie Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bud Carson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 767
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 8/100
- Enrollment
- 709
- Students per teacher
- 27.3:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar middle schools in Hawthorne
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~761 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Middle
How many students attend Hawthorne Middle?
Hawthorne Middle has 761 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hawthorne, CA. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), up 58.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hawthorne Middle?
55.1% of students at Hawthorne Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 80.2% of enrollment, in Hawthorne, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Middle?
Hawthorne Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Middle rank among middle schools in Hawthorne?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Middle ranks #2 of 4 middle schools in Hawthorne, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Hawthorne on the city page.
What other schools are in Hawthorne?
Besides Hawthorne Middle, Hawthorne also operates Zela Davis (843 students), Ramona (767 students), and Eucalyptus (709 students). See the Hawthorne district page for the complete list.