Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hawthorne School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 74% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Hawthorne School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)74%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
2%
1%
White
64%
71%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawthorne School's ranking?
Hawthorne School is ranked #32 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Utah.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Hawthorne School?
318 students attend Hawthorne School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hawthorne School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne School?
Hawthorne School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hawthorne School offer ?
Hawthorne School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Hawthorne School part of?
Hawthorne School is part of Salt Lake School District.
In what neighborhood is Hawthorne School located?
Hawthorne School is located in the Liberty Wells neighborhood of Salt Lake City, UT. There are 3 other public schools located in Liberty Wells.
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