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 is 63% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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
Hawthorne School's student population of 318 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
318 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hawthorne School ranks within the top 5% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hawthorne School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#32 out of 975 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)63%
39%
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
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 schools are Hawthorne School often compared to?
Hawthorne Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson School, Uintah School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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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