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Prairie Vista Middle School

13600 S. Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Prairie Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Prairie Vista Middle School's student population of 759 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
759 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Prairie Vista Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Prairie Vista Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5427 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Prairie Vista Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Prairie Vista Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Prairie Vista Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
74%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
20%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Prairie Vista Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Prairie Vista Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Prairie Vista Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Prairie Vista Middle School's ranking?
Prairie Vista Middle School is ranked #5427 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Prairie Vista Middle School often compared to?
Prairie Vista Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bud Carson Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Prairie Vista Middle School?
759 students attend Prairie Vista Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Prairie Vista Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Prairie Vista Middle School?
Prairie Vista Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Prairie Vista Middle School offer ?
Prairie Vista Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Prairie Vista Middle School part of?
Prairie Vista Middle School is part of Hawthorne School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 759 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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