Hawthorne Middle vs Prairie Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
Prairie Vista Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Middle Hawthorne, California | Prairie Vista Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #743 of 1,334 | #831 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12126 of 15,369 | #12841 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 761 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| city | Hawthorne | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 25.1).
- •Hawthorne Middle does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Hawthorne Middle does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Hawthorne Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 94.2%).
- •Hawthorne Middle does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.9).
- •Hawthorne Middle is the larger school with 761 students compared with 674.
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 Middle better than Prairie Vista Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Middle ranks higher (28.9 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 Hawthorne Middle and Prairie Vista Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Hawthorne and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Middle: 761. Prairie Vista Middle: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Middle and Prairie Vista Middle rank in California?
Hawthorne Middle is 743rd of 1,334 and Prairie Vista Middle is 831st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).