Bud Carson Middle vs Prairie Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 858 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bud Carson Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
601 students
Prairie Vista Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
| Measure | Bud Carson Middle Hawthorne, California | Prairie Vista Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #782 of 1,334 | #831 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12461 of 15,369 | #12841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 601 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 29% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bud Carson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 25.1).
- •Bud Carson Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 29%).
- •Prairie Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Prairie Vista Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 94.5%).
- •Bud Carson Middle does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.9).
- •Prairie Vista Middle is the larger school with 674 students compared with 601.
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 Bud Carson Middle better than Prairie Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bud Carson Middle ranks higher (27.1 vs 25.1 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 Bud Carson Middle and Prairie Vista Middle?
About 858 m in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bud Carson Middle: 601. Prairie Vista Middle: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bud Carson Middle and Prairie Vista Middle rank in California?
Bud Carson Middle is 782nd of 1,334 and Prairie Vista Middle is 831st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).