Prairie Vista Middle

13600 South Prairie Ave.
Hawthorne, CA 90250

674 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Prairie Vista Middle School, located in Hawthorne, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Hawthorne School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal growth. By integrating core curriculum standards with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while promoting a sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Prairie Vista Middle School places a significant focus on social-emotional development and student engagement. The campus environment is structured to encourage inclusivity and collaboration, often utilizing technology and innovative teaching practices to meet the unique needs of its learners. As an active participant in the Hawthorne community, the school works closely with families and local stakeholders to ensure that students have access to the resources and support systems necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

674

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prairie Vista Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	489
Black	137
Asian	19
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
489 (72.6%)
Black
137 (20.3%)
Asian
19 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.8%)
White
8 (1.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Hawthorne
Phone:	(310)679-1003
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	178

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 200

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 235