Chemawa Middle vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chemawa Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
885 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–6
663 students
| Measure | Chemawa Middle Riverside, California | Hawthorne Elementary Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1016 of 1,334 | #3140 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14044 of 15,369 | #37210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 885 | 663 |
| Enrollment | 885 | 663 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 35% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 18.3).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 19%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.7% vs 89%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 23.9).
- •Chemawa Middle is the larger school with 885 students compared with 663.
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 Chemawa Middle better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary ranks higher (32.0 vs 18.3 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 Chemawa Middle and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chemawa Middle: 885. Hawthorne Elementary: 663. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chemawa Middle and Hawthorne Elementary rank in California?
Chemawa Middle is 1016th of 1,334 and Hawthorne Elementary is 3140th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).