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Hawthorne Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 483 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 21, 2012

We had our three children attend Hawthorne from kindergarten to fifth grade. They have excelled! We are pleased to have been a part of such a wonderful school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 10, 2011

My children are happy and all the children seem to get along well. There are always mother, fathers, parents and teachers welcoming them into school every morning. The extracurricular activities are guided by great teachers that take the time to make my children feel welcome.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 30, 2009

Fantastic special services team!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2005

This is my first childs first year of school -we were greeted and helped most professionally . The students all looked well manered and respected thier teachers. My daughter hasnt one complaint about school and enjoys her time thier her teacher mrs humburg is very sweet and gentle with the children. I am more than pleased with our choice.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2003

Hawthorne is a great school. The staff is friendly and make you feel welcome and important. They keep you imformed on your students progress all year long. I had 4 children go through Hawthorne. I have helped at this school. I now work there as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

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

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
61%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
66%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 61% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
67%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
63%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

76 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
18%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students46%
Female48%
Male44%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White58%
Low income33%
Not low income75%
Special education50%
Not special education46%
Limited English14%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students76%
Female71%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White83%
Low income69%
Not low income92%
Special education80%
Not special education75%
Limited English50%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students42%
Female46%
Male38%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White45%
Low income40%
Not low income53%
Special education10%
Not special education47%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White78%
Low income70%
Not low income80%
Special education50%
Not special education75%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students63%
Female80%
Male41%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income57%
Not low income87%
Special education40%
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students49%
Female40%
Male58%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White52%
Low income42%
Not low income61%
Special educationn/a
Not special education51%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant0%

Reading

All Students67%
Female63%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income58%
Not low income82%
Special educationn/a
Not special education66%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant20%

Science

All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White77%
Low income63%
Not low income86%
Special educationn/a
Not special education73%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrant30%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 44% 64%
Hispanic 43% 16%
Not provided 7% N/A
Black 4% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 9%
Native American 1% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A42%
Special education 0%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 23%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 19N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 18N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 60%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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3520 West John Day Ave
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: (509) 734-3690

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