Orca K-8 School vs. Hawthorne Elementary School
Should you attend Orca K-8 School or Hawthorne Elementary 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
Orca K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
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).
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).
School Type
Alternative
n/a
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-5
Total Students
278 students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1056 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#390 out of 2088 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60-64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
60-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
30
76
Grade 1 Students
22
76
Grade 2 Students
43
62
Grade 3 Students
34
60
Grade 4 Students
31
63
Grade 5 Students
48
56
Grade 6 Students
18
-
Grade 7 Students
26
-
Grade 8 Students
26
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
9%
7%
% Hispanic
16%
15%
% Black
27%
13%
% White
36%
50%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
15%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%