Serving 53 students in grades 6-8, Hawthorn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 11-19% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Hawthorn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
53 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1882 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
91%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (15-16)
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorn Middle School's ranking?
Hawthorn Middle School is ranked #1882 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hawthorn Middle School?
53 students attend Hawthorn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Hawthorn Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorn Middle School?
Hawthorn Middle School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hawthorn Middle School offer ?
Hawthorn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorn Middle School part of?
Hawthorn Middle School is part of Hawthorn Leadership Schl Girls School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorn Middle School located?
Hawthorn Middle School is located in the Kingsway West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Kingsway West.
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