Hawthorne Middle/High School

Summary:

Hawthorne Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in Hawthorne, Florida, with a student population of 458 that is predominantly White (47.38%) and African American (39.74%). However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Florida high schools, maintaining a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past several years.

The school's performance is concerning, with fluctuating graduation rates, a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism (from 30.6% in 2019-2020 to 58.9% in 2022-2023), and consistently lower academic proficiency rates compared to the Alachua district and Florida state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (21%), Geometry (19%), and 7th grade ELA (18%) were significantly below the district and state averages. When compared to other nearby schools, such as Micanopy Academy and Alachua Eschool (Virtual Franchise), both within the Alachua district, Hawthorne Middle/High School stands out as an underperforming institution.

The school's challenges may be influenced by its high percentage of students (over 70%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low-income student population. Additionally, the school's racial diversity is not reflected in its academic outcomes, as the performance lags behind the state and district averages for both White and African American students. Addressing the root causes of the school's high chronic absenteeism and improving academic performance should be a priority for the school and district.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 21403 SE 69th Ave
       Hawthorne, FL  32640


(352) 481-1900

District: Alachua

SchoolDigger Rank:
590th of 807 Florida High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,185 Help


Feeder schools for Hawthorne Middle/High School:

Elementary:    Chester Shell Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  31.3 Help
Number of students:  492

Racial breakdown:

White:
43.5%
African American:
42.9%
Two or more races:
8.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hawthorne Middle/High School ranks worse than 90.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.02. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hawthorne Middle/High School ranks worse than 73.1% of high schools in Florida. It also ranks 9th among 12 ranked high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.64. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hawthorne Middle/High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (43.5%), African American (42.9%), two or more races (8.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hawthorne Middle/High School is 31.3, which is the 10th best among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District. (See more...)
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Compare Hawthorne Middle/High School employs 15.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hawthorne Middle/High School is $10,185, which is the 3rd highest among 12 high schools in the Alachua School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Hawthorne Middle/High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne Middle/High School 1078th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Hawthorne Middle/High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Hawthorne Middle/High School 590th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Hawthorne Middle/High School in the ranking list.)

Alachua:

SchoolDigger ranks Alachua 43rd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hawthorne Middle/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 10.30 530th 593 10.6%
2006 12.47 581st 675 13.9%
2007 15.91 622nd 736 15.5%
2008 17.72 619th 740 16.4%
2009 13.09 672nd 780 13.8%
2010 13.52 721st 839 14.1%
2011 11.32 791st 891 11.2%
2012 8.26 817th 897 8.9%
2013 6.33 881st 956 7.8%
2014 6.69 918th 999 8.1%
2016 21.04 812th 997 18.6%
2017 14.70 908th 1031 11.9%
2018 40.11 627th 1035 39.4%
2019 30.47 798th 1099 27.4%
2021 17.67 963rd 1136 15.2%
2022 20.61 956th 1148 16.7%
2023 18.44 996th 1177 15.4%
2024 13.02 1078th 1196 9.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hawthorne Middle/High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 24.12 395th 484 18.4%
2005 18.80 408th 487 16.2%
2006 12.54 420th 477 11.9%
2007 21.25 434th 563 22.9%
2008 23.05 444th 577 23.1%
2009 23.51 458th 587 22.0%
2010 19.89 492nd 620 20.6%
2011 32.71 454th 622 27.0%
2012 15.09 497th 606 18.0%
2013 19.41 525th 648 19.0%
2014 6.72 607th 687 11.6%
2016 17.22 548th 693 20.9%
2017 12.74 583rd 714 18.3%
2018 37.63 397th 716 44.6%
2019 27.28 509th 734 30.7%
2021 15.19 599th 746 19.7%
2022 22.96 564th 774 27.1%
2023 20.01 602nd 792 24.0%
2024 24.64 590th 807 26.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hawthorne Middle/High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 428 150 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 578
1989 397 161 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1990 407 155 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 389 166 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1992 397 167 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1993 386 194 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 585
1994 406 194 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 371 182 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1996 371 182 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 559
1997 430 246 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 686
1998 449 212 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 668
1999 426 213 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 436 208 0 9 2 n/a n/a 0 655
2001 434 206 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 651
2002 416 190 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2003 416 190 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 620
2004 386 218 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2005 324 177 2 12 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 343 190 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 547
2007 321 169 2 7 0 n/a n/a 5 504
2008 271 143 1 11 0 n/a n/a 10 436
2009 252 135 0 8 1 n/a n/a 7 403
2010 237 134 0 8 0 n/a n/a 16 395
2011 221 122 0 4 0 0 9 0 356
2012 195 98 0 7 0 1 9 0 310
2013 176 123 0 3 0 0 9 0 311
2014 156 111 0 6 0 0 8 0 281
2015 143 97 0 10 0 0 8 0 258
2016 147 110 0 14 1 0 19 0 291
2017 167 106 0 13 0 0 10 0 296
2018 172 112 0 16 0 0 14 0 314
2019 178 140 0 15 0 0 21 0 354
2020 187 135 0 15 1 1 23 0 362
2021 199 164 0 17 2 0 30 0 412
2022 212 194 0 17 1 0 43 0 467
2023 217 182 0 26 0 0 33 0 458
2024 214 211 0 26 0 0 41 0 492

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hawthorne Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 40.0 14.4 38.8
1989 560 38.0 14.7 38.9
1990 564 39.0 14.4 42.7
1991 557 38.0 14.6 44.2
1992 567 38.0 14.9 38.8
1993 585 39.0 15.0 42.2
1994 603 39.0 15.5 44.8
1995 559 35.0 16.0 43.8
1996 559 35.0 16.0 43.8
1997 686 39.0 17.6 45.6
1998 668 40.0 16.7 44.3
1999 648 39.0 16.6 54.5
2000 655 36.0 18.2 57.6
2001 651 37.0 17.6 56.4
2002 620 33.0 18.8 62.7
2003 620 33.0 18.8 62.7
2004 616 33.0 18.7 61.4
2005 516 32.0 16.1 61
2006 547 32.0 17.1 59.6
2007 504 27.0 18.7 60.7
2008 436 30.0 14.5 55.9
2009 403 23.8 20.2 68.4
2010 395 23.0 17.1 71
2011 356 22.2 16.0 71.3
2012 310 17.0 18.2 61.3
2013 311 18.0 17.2 68.8
2014 281 16.0 17.5 79.7
2015 258 18.0 14.3 54.3
2016 291 16.0 18.1 62.5
2017 296 16.0 18.5 61.5
2018 314 17.0 18.4 78
2019 354 11.7 30.2 65.8
2020 362 12.3 29.3 65.7
2021 412 15.0 27.4 68.2
2022 467 16.8 27.6 72.4
2023 458 14.9 30.5 71.2
2024 492 15.6 31.3 70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hawthorne Middle/High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 578 40.0 14.4 38.8
1989 560 38.0 14.7 38.9
1990 564 39.0 14.4 42.7
1991 557 38.0 14.6 44.2
1992 567 38.0 14.9 38.8
1993 585 39.0 15.0 42.2
1994 603 39.0 15.5 44.8
1995 559 35.0 16.0 43.8
1996 559 35.0 16.0 43.8
1997 686 39.0 17.6 45.6
1998 668 40.0 16.7 44.3
1999 648 39.0 16.6 54.5
2000 655 36.0 18.2 57.6
2001 651 37.0 17.6 56.4
2002 620 33.0 18.8 62.7
2003 620 33.0 18.8 62.7
2004 616 33.0 18.7 61.4
2005 516 32.0 16.1 61
2006 547 32.0 17.1 59.6
2007 504 27.0 18.7 60.7
2008 436 30.0 14.5 55.9
2009 403 23.8 20.2 68.4
2010 395 23.0 17.1 71
2011 356 22.2 16.0 71.3
2012 310 17.0 18.2 61.3
2013 311 18.0 17.2 68.8
2014 281 16.0 17.5 79.7
2015 258 18.0 14.3 54.3
2016 291 16.0 18.1 62.5
2017 296 16.0 18.5 61.5
2018 314 17.0 18.4 78
2019 354 11.7 30.2 65.8
2020 362 12.3 29.3 65.7
2021 412 15.0 27.4 68.2
2022 467 16.8 27.6 72.4
2023 458 14.9 30.5 71.2
2024 492 15.6 31.3 70.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hawthorne Middle/High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $832 (10.4%) $7,186 (89.6%) $8,018
2019 $1,001 (10.0%) $9,036 (90.0%) $10,038
2020 $888 (8.7%) $9,265 (91.2%) $10,154
2021 $1,448 (14.0%) $8,891 (86.0%) $10,338
2022 $1,546 (15.4%) $8,520 (84.6%) $10,066
2023 $1,648 (16.2%) $8,536 (83.8%) $10,185

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hawthorne Middle/High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 798th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 996th of 1177 Middle schools
 12%
Ranks 509th of 734 High schoolsRanks 602nd of 792 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Middle/High School)2143
 22%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5351
 2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Middle/High School)3513
 22%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5243
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Middle/High School)4527
 18%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5450
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Middle/High School)4927
 22%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)5953
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Middle/High School)4233
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)6151
 10%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hawthorne Middle/High School)4227
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alachua)2720
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Hawthorne Middle/High School)3816
 22%
   8th Grade Science (Alachua)5444
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Middle/High School)5112
 39%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)6057
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Hawthorne Middle/High School)3322
 11%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Alachua)5552
 3%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Hawthorne Middle/High School)4414
 30%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Alachua)6663
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Hawthorne Middle/High School)7478
 4%
   End of Course US History (Alachua)7163
 8%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Hawthorne Middle/High School)5529
 26%
   End of Course Civics (Alachua)6958
 11%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hawthorne Middle/High School)2750
 23%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Alachua)5655
 1%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Hawthorne Middle/High School)3063
 33%
   End of Course Geometry (Alachua)4951
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students354458
 29.4%
African American140182
 30%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic1526
 73.3%
Pacific Islander00
White178217
 21.9%
Two or More Races2133
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.8%71.2%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hawthorne Middle/High School

Hawthorne Middle/High School ranks 590th of 807 Florida high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 492 students attended Hawthorne Middle/High School.

Students at Hawthorne Middle/High School are 43% White, 43% African American, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Hawthorne Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chester Shell Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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