Eucalyptus is an elementary school located in Hawthorne, California, serving 715 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Hawthorne School District, which is ranked 705 out of 1,560 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Eucalyptus has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (77.9%) compared to the nearby schools, which range from 45.24% to 96.89% Hispanic students. The school also has a lower percentage of White and Asian students. Eucalyptus has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 21.0% to 35.3% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools, such as Washington, Juan De Anza Elementary, and York, which have rates ranging from 12.0% to 32.5%.
Eucalyptus generally performs below the Hawthorne district and California state averages in standardized tests, such as the Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, as well as the California Science Assessment (CAST). However, the school's performance for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups is relatively strong, ranking in the top 25% and top 50% of California elementary schools, respectively. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rates and building on the school's strengths in supporting its diverse student population could be valuable strategies for improving Eucalyptus's overall educational outcomes.
Students who attend Eucalyptus usually go on to attend:Middle : Hawthorne MiddleHigh : Hawthorne HighHigh : Lawndale HighHigh : Leuzinger High
In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Eucalyptus.
Eucalyptus ranks 3435th of 5874 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
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Students at Eucalyptus are 78% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% Asian, 2% White, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% Two or more races.