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Hawthorne School District

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14120 South Hawthorne Blvd.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
Los Angeles County
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PH: (310) 676-2276
FAX: (310) 675-2308

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  • Grades K-12
  • 9389 students
  • 11 schools

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 CST Results

 
Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 2

English Language Arts
 43% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 33% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 48% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 3

English Language Arts
 23% (2007)
 24% (2006)
 20% (2005)
 19% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 39% (2004)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

English Language Arts
 41% (2007)
 43% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 28% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 51% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 51% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Science
 21% (2007)
 16% (2006)
The state average for Science was 37% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 38% (2007)
 33% (2006)
 30% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 44% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 33% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

English Language Arts
 31% (2007)
 29% (2006)
 26% (2005)
 17% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 42% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 32% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 24% (2004)
The state average for Math was 42% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

English Language Arts
 37% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 19% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 46% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 29% (2005)
 20% (2004)
The state average for Math was 39% in 2007.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Algebra I was 77% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
 23% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 20% (2005)
 14% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 23% in 2007.

Science
 25% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Science was 42% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 30% (2007)
 28% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 16% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 41% in 2007.

History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
 19% (2007)
The state average for History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative was 35% in 2007.

Algebra I
 65% (2007)
 82% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 38% in 2007.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Geometry was 83% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 9

Algebra II
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 65% in 2007.

General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards)
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
 34% (2004)
The state average for General Mathematics (Grades 6 & 7 Standards) was 13% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
 58% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 47% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 42% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 27% in 2007.

World History
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Integrated/Coordinated Science 1
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for Integrated/Coordinated Science 1 was 11% in 2007.

Algebra I
 34% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 35% (2005)
 22% (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 17% in 2007.

Geometry
 51% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 39% (2005)
 41% (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 44% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 10

Algebra II
 31% (2007)
 35% (2006)
 27% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 35% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 80% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 65% in 2007.

Science
 53% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Science was 35% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 30% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 44% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Chemistry
 29% (2007)
 17% (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 39% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 20% in 2007.

World History
 73% (2007)
The state average for World History was 29% in 2007.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2007)
 14% (2006)
 6% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 8% in 2007.

Geometry
 10% (2007)
 25% (2006)
 2% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 13% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Algebra II
 13% (2007)
 3% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra II was 12% in 2007.

High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11)
 36% (2007)
The state average for High School (Summative) Mathematics (Grade 9-11) was 44% in 2007.

Biology/Life Sciences
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Biology/Life Sciences was 36% in 2007.

U.S. History
 77% (2007)
The state average for U.S. History was 35% in 2007.

English Language Arts
 71% (2007)
 58% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 37% in 2007.

Physics
 52% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Physics was 42% in 2007.

Chemistry
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Chemistry was 26% in 2007.

Earth Science
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Earth Science was 24% in 2007.

World History
Data not available for this district (2007)
The state average for World History was 10% in 2007.

Algebra I
Data not available for this district (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Algebra I was 5% in 2007.

Geometry
Data not available for this district (2007)
 4% (2006)
Data not available for this district (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Geometry was 6% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California Standards Tests (CSTs) to test students in English language arts and math in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 5, 8 and 10; and history-social science in grades 8 and 11. Middle and high school students also took subject-specific CSTs in math and science, depending on the course in which they were enrolled.
  • The CSTs are standards-based tests, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of California.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the tests.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 CAHSEE Results

 
Scale: % passing

Grade 10

English Language Arts
 95% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 94% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 77% in 2007.

Math
 96% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 94% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2007.

Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 CAHSEE Results By Subgroup

 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 10
English Language ArtsThis District
All Students95%
Females97%
Males93%
African American95%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged97%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Economic Status Unknown94%

MathThis District
All Students96%
Females97%
Males94%
African American91%
Asiann/a
Filipinon/a
Hispanic or Latino97%
American Indian or Alaska Nativen/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White (not Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged98%
Non-economically disadvantaged92%
Economic Status Unknown94%
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 California used the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) to test high school students' skills in English language arts and mathematics.
  • The results for grade 10 students taking the test for the first time are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • The CAHSEE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of California.
  • The different student groups are identified by the California Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • Students must pass all parts of the CAHSEE in order to graduate from high school. If they do not pass it the first time, students have multiple opportunities to retake the test.
  • The goal is for all students to pass both sections of the test.

Testing in California: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Teacher Credentials
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Full credential95%95%
Emergency credential3%5%
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Teacher Experience
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Average years teaching1013
Average years teaching in district910
First-year teachers5%6%
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Average Class Size
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Kindergarten3020
Grade 11919
Grade 22019
Grade 32420
Grade 43023
Grade 53029
Grade 62929
Grade 73029
Grade 82929
Grade 92827
Grade 102730
Grade 112328
Grade 12n/a25
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
Hispanic or Latino66%48%
African American, not Hispanic24%8%
Asian3%8%
Multiple or No Response2%3%
White, not Hispanic2%29%
Filipino2%3%
Pacific Islander1%<1%
American Indian or Alaska Native<1%<1%
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Student Subgroups
Information about this data
Source: CA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
English language learners39%25%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,776$10,805
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support11%7%
Administration10%15%
Other expenditures21%18%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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