Hawthorne Elementary School vs. Orca K-8 School
Should you attend Hawthorne Elementary School or Orca K-8 School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Orca K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 393 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hawthorne Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Orca K-8 School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-8
Total Students
393 students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1056 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
76
30
Grade 1 Students
76
22
Grade 2 Students
62
43
Grade 3 Students
60
34
Grade 4 Students
63
31
Grade 5 Students
56
48
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
-
26
Grade 8 Students
-
26
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
13%
27%
% White
50%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%