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#4496 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
John F. Kennedy Junior High
Middle School · Hanford Elementary · Hanford, CA
A Hanford Elementary middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1067, Hanford, CA 93232
- Math 25% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John F. Kennedy Junior High score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Kennedy Junior High 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
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Kings Valley Academy IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| Crossroads Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Woodrow Wilson Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 568 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hanford Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #6 of 11
- District spending per student
- $16,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John F. Kennedy Junior High is listed in Hanford Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Kennedy Junior High
John F. Kennedy Junior High is a public middle school in Hanford, CA, part of Hanford Elementary, serving approximately 521 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,496 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Kennedy Junior High
What grades does John F. Kennedy Junior High serve?
John F. Kennedy Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Junior High?
John F. Kennedy Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Kennedy Junior High is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F. Kennedy Junior High rank in CA?
John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks #4,496 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John F. Kennedy Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Kennedy Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 John F. Kennedy Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Kennedy Junior High has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is John F. Kennedy Junior High a charter school?
No, John F. Kennedy Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Kennedy Junior High a Title I school?
No, John F. Kennedy Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Kennedy Junior High?
87.5% of students at John F. Kennedy Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 521
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.8%
- Phone
- (559) 585-3850
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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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