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Bud Carson Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
Hawthorne, California · Hawthorne
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students601
Student:Teacher24.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch95%
Title INo
Bud Carson
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
601
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
95%+29.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Bud Carson Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Hawthorne, California. The school enrolls 601 students. It is part of the Hawthorne district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHawthorne
County6037
CityHawthorne
ZIP90250
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID061668002100

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment601
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino61.5%
Black / African American3.6%
Asian32.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races0.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
61.5%
Black
3.6%
Asian
32.5%
Two+
0.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %95%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)