Very Good
#2729 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 29% in state
Joseph M. Simas
Elementary School · Hanford Elementary · Hanford, CA
A Hanford Elementary elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1067, Hanford, CA 93232
- Math 51% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph M. Simas score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph M. Simas 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 16Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Frontier ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 577 | Compare → |
| St Rose-mccarthy Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 95 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hanford Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #3 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
Joseph M. Simas is listed in Hanford Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph M. Simas
Joseph M. Simas is a public elementary school in Hanford, CA, part of Hanford Elementary, serving approximately 511 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,729 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph M. Simas
What grades does Joseph M. Simas serve?
Joseph M. Simas serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Joseph M. Simas?
Joseph M. Simas has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph M. Simas?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph M. Simas is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph M. Simas rank in CA?
Joseph M. Simas ranks #2,729 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Joseph M. Simas's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph M. Simas has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Joseph M. Simas?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph M. Simas has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joseph M. Simas a charter school?
No, Joseph M. Simas is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph M. Simas a Title I school?
No, Joseph M. Simas is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph M. Simas?
60.1% of students at Joseph M. Simas 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.7%
- Phone
- (559) 585-3790
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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