Summary:
This analysis covers seven public elementary schools (grades K-5) within the Hawthorne School District, a district serving a community with high economic need, where all schools have significant percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among these schools, Washington Elementary stands out as the top performer, with the highest statewide ranking and test scores in English and Math that exceed both district and state averages. Ramona Elementary is also a strong choice, showing consistent improvement and the highest Science scores in the district. In contrast, Eucalyptus and Zela Davis Elementary schools have the lowest rankings and proficiency rates, with Zela Davis also grappling with the highest rate of chronic student absenteeism.
Key factors for parents to consider include student attendance and grade-level consistency. Schools with lower chronic absenteeism, like Ramona, Washington, and Jefferson, generally see better academic results. However, several schools, including Jefferson and York, show dramatic drops in Math proficiency in 5th grade, which may indicate challenges with curriculum or student transition. While Kornblum has shown impressive ranking growth, no school in the district meets the state average for Science proficiency, highlighting a common area for improvement across all Hawthorne elementary schools.
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