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#4082 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 43% in state
Houghton-kearney Elementary
Elementary School · Central Unified · Fresno, CA
A Central Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
8905 West Kearney Blvd., Fresno, CA 93706
- Math 34% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houghton-kearney Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houghton-kearney Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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
$40,023
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
9.2%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–6 | 3.5 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Central ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 4.4 mi | 740 | Compare → |
| Madison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–6 | 5.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Biola-pershing ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | Not available | 189 | 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.
Central Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #5 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houghton-kearney Elementary is listed in Central Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houghton-kearney Elementary
Houghton-kearney Elementary is a public elementary school in Fresno, CA, part of Central Unified, serving approximately 212 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,082 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houghton-kearney Elementary
What grades does Houghton-kearney Elementary serve?
Houghton-kearney Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Houghton-kearney Elementary?
Houghton-kearney Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houghton-kearney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Houghton-kearney Elementary is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houghton-kearney Elementary rank in CA?
Houghton-kearney Elementary ranks #4,082 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Houghton-kearney Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Houghton-kearney Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Houghton-kearney Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houghton-kearney Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Houghton-kearney Elementary a charter school?
No, Houghton-kearney Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houghton-kearney Elementary a Title I school?
No, Houghton-kearney Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houghton-kearney Elementary?
70.8% of students at Houghton-kearney Elementary 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 212
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (559) 276-5285
- Area population (ZIP 93706)
- 40,635
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 30.4
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 93706; 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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