Hawthorne Elementary vs Laguna Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
San Luis Obispo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
437 students
Laguna Middle
San Luis Obispo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
780 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary San Luis Obispo, California | Laguna Middle San Luis Obispo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1537 of 5,693 | #165 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #20327 of 50,301 | #3023 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 437 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| city | San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 56.9).
- •Laguna Middle does better on math proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Laguna Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Laguna Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 53.5%).
- •Laguna Middle does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 23.0).
- •Laguna Middle is the larger school with 780 students compared with 437.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Laguna Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Middle ranks higher (71.5 vs 56.9 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Laguna Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between San Luis Obispo and San Luis Obispo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 437. Laguna Middle: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Laguna Middle rank in California?
Hawthorne Elementary is 1537th of 5,693 and Laguna Middle is 165th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).