A+
Excellent
92/100

Wiseburn Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5504 West 135th St., Hawthorne, CA 90250
Overall
A+
92/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
0.7 grade levels above the U.S. average · 78th percentile in California
Growth
A
Students gain 1.18 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 82nd percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

92
Repit Score
out of 100
975
Students
enrolled
26.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%78/1000.7 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%82/100Students gain 1.18 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.49 in 2009–19; 75th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%66/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +5 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency78% (+30 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+26 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White87%72%reading +21 pts, math +16 pts91st percentile (list)
Black77%62%reading +46 pts, math +43 pts99th percentile (list)
Hispanic75%58%reading +36 pts, math +30 pts97th percentile (list)
Asian75%75%reading +0 pts, math +4 pts60th percentile (list)
Multiracial87%77%reading +19 pts, math +18 pts87th percentile (list)
Low-income68%50%reading +30 pts, math +22 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5504 West 135th St.
City Hawthorne
ZIP Code 90250
District 0601428
NCES School ID 060142806993
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 90250

Understanding the community around Wiseburn Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $74,616
Per Capita Income $34,278
Poverty Rate 12.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.5%
High School or Higher 79.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $758,600
Median Rent $1,643
Owner-Occupied 32.0%
Renter-Occupied 68.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wiseburn Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 55.9%
Black 15.9%
White 12.6%
Two or More Races 8.0%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 975
Teachers (FTE) 36.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wiseburn Middle?
Wiseburn Middle has a Repit School Score of 92 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wiseburn Middle?
Wiseburn Middle has 975 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.5:1.
What grades does Wiseburn Middle serve?
Wiseburn Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wiseburn Middle receive per student?
Wiseburn Middle receives $17,422 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wiseburn Middle in 90250 ▼
Avg Home Value
$880,696
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,153
1-Year Change
+4.5%
% Renters
68.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026