Hawthorne Public School District

The Hawthorne Public School District consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, serving students from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district's schools exhibit a wide range of academic performance, with some standout schools like Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Lincoln Middle School outperforming the district and state averages, while others, such as Washington Elementary School, lag behind.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with the best proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grades 3-5, as well as the highest SchoolDigger rating of 4 stars out of 5. In contrast, Lincoln Middle School excels in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates significantly above the district and state averages, and also boasts a high proficiency rate in Algebra I, with 90.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better.

The district's performance on state assessments is generally below the state averages, with the exception of Lincoln Middle School's strong performance in English Language Arts. Additionally, the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates across all schools, as well as significant variations in per-student spending and free/reduced lunch rates, which suggest potential equity concerns within the district.