Family First Charter vs Hawthorne Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 707 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Family First Charter
Hawthorne · Charter high · Grades 9–12
605 students
Hawthorne Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
| Measure | Family First Charter Hawthorne, California | Hawthorne Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #653 of 1,343 | #743 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11712 of 16,910 | #12126 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 605 | 761 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 761 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.5% | 90.4% |
| Students per teacher | 40.3 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 33% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Family First Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.0 vs 28.9).
- •Hawthorne Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 24.5%).
- •Hawthorne Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 30%).
- •Family First Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.5% vs 90.4%).
- •Hawthorne Middle does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 40.3).
- •Hawthorne Middle is the larger school with 761 students compared with 605.
- •Family First Charter is a charter school while Hawthorne Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Family First Charter better than Hawthorne Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Family First Charter ranks higher (37.0 vs 28.9 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 Family First Charter and Hawthorne Middle?
About 707 m in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Family First Charter: 605. Hawthorne Middle: 761. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Family First Charter and Hawthorne Middle rank in California?
Family First Charter is 653rd of 1,343 and Hawthorne Middle is 743rd of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).