For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,273 students in Hawthorne, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, CA are Wiseburn Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School and Bud Carson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawthorne, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Hawthorne have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hawthorne, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wiseburn Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5504 West 135th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-2101
Gr: 6-8 | 975 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4366 West 129th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-0167
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Bud Carson Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13838 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-1908
Gr: 6-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Vista Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13600 South Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 679-1003
Gr: 6-8 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Renaissance County Community
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14600 Cerise Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 970-9910
Gr: 7-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Hawthorne, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crescendo Charter Conservatory (Closed 2012)
Charter School
2506 West Imperial Hwy
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 241-1998
Gr: K-5 | 198 students
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Gr: K-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2506 W. Imperial Hwy.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(323) 421-6092
Gr: K-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
3530 W. 147th St.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-6830
Gr: K-2 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
14115 Chaudron Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 263-1022
Gr: 7-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13613 Hawthorne Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(626) 921-8200
Gr: 7-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
13500 Aviation Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 725-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
13434 South Yukon Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(310) 676-3444
Gr: 4-5 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hawthorne, CA include Wiseburn Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School and Bud Carson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hawthorne?
5 public middle schools are located in Hawthorne.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawthorne?
Hawthorne public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hawthorne are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hawthorne include: Bud Carson Middle School vs. Prairie Vista Middle School, Prairie Vista Middle School vs. Bud Carson Middle School, Bud Carson Middle School vs. Hawthorne Middle School
