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Prairie Vista Middle

Hawthorne · Los Angeles County · 13600 South Prairie Avenue, Hawthorne, CA 90250-7306

(310) 679-1003

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5/10
#786
Rank 786 out of 1,315
Top 60%
English Language Arts5/10 · #717 · 46th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #820 · 38th percentile
Science4/10 · #866 · 35th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Prairie Vista Middle sits in Hawthorne, a working-class city in the South Bay that's quietly evolving as the aerospace and tech industries nearby continue to grow. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores holding up better than math and science, making it a decent fit for families who are engaged and looking to supplement with tutoring or enrichment programs. For families rooted in Hawthorne's tight-knit Latino community, Prairie Vista offers a familiar, neighborhood school experience in a city that's affordable by LA standards and conveniently close to the beach cities without the premium price tag.

Student Demographics

620 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
449 (72%)
African American
125 (20%)
Asian
12 (2%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2%)
Other
22 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners213 (34%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged586 (95%)
Students with Disabilities36 (6%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

674
Enrollment
34.2
Teachers (FTE)
19.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #289 · 79th percentile

189 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found