Bud Carson Middle

(310)676-1908

678 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bud Carson Middle School, located in Hawthorne, California, serves as a key educational institution within the Lennox School District. The school focuses on fostering a structured and supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and social-emotional needs of students during their critical middle school years. By offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, the school aims to prepare its student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

Beyond traditional academics, Bud Carson Middle School is committed to developing well-rounded students through various extracurricular programs and initiatives. The school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and parental involvement, recognizing these as vital components of student success. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to cultivate a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and character development, ensuring that each student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential within the Hawthorne community.

678

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bud Carson Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	410
Black	229
Asian	14
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	8

Hispanic
410 (60.5 %)
Black
229 (33.8 %)
Asian
14 (2.1 %)
Two or More
11 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.2 %)
White
6 (0.9 %)

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)676-1908
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	406
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	162

* 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 6 220

Grade 7 222

Grade 8 236