Aviation Elementary vs Wiseburn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 235 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aviation Elementary
Hawthorne · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
439 students
Wiseburn Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
953 students
| Measure | Aviation Elementary Hawthorne, California | Wiseburn Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1030 of 5,693 | #178 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13820 of 50,301 | #3206 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 439 | 953 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 953 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 29.3 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 63% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wiseburn Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 66.4).
- •Wiseburn Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 58%).
- •Wiseburn Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Aviation Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 37.7%).
- •Wiseburn Middle does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 29.3).
- •Wiseburn Middle is the larger school with 953 students compared with 439.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aviation Elementary better than Wiseburn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Wiseburn Middle ranks higher (70.7 vs 66.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aviation Elementary and Wiseburn Middle?
About 235 m in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aviation Elementary: 439. Wiseburn Middle: 953. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aviation Elementary and Wiseburn Middle rank in California?
Aviation Elementary is 1030th of 5,693 and Wiseburn Middle is 178th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).