Excellent
#1030 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Hallmark Academy
School · Sanger Unified · Sanger, CA
A Sanger Unified school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
2445 9th St., Sanger, CA 93657
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hallmark Academy score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 13 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hallmark Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,585/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sanger), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,655
Median home value
$382,700
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93657; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community DayEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–11 | 1.0 mi | 35 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sanger Unified
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #1 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,780NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hallmark Academy is listed in Sanger Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hallmark Academy
Hallmark Academy is a public school in Sanger, CA, part of Sanger Unified, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,030 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hallmark Academy
What grades does Hallmark Academy serve?
Hallmark Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hallmark Academy?
Hallmark Academy has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hallmark Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Hallmark Academy is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hallmark Academy rank in CA?
Hallmark Academy ranks #1,030 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hallmark Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Hallmark Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hallmark Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hallmark Academy has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hallmark Academy a charter school?
No, Hallmark Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hallmark Academy a Title I school?
No, Hallmark Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hallmark Academy?
65.8% of students at Hallmark Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (559) 524-7190
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 93657)
- 36,536
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 33.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93657; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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