Below Average
#7908 of 9,539 schools in CA
Kings Valley Academy II
School · Kings Valley Academy II District · Hanford, CA
A charter school in Hanford, CA where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
312 West Seventh St., Hanford, CA 93280
- Math 2% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Kings Valley Academy II score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 2% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kings Valley Academy II 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 65Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,668/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hanford), 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
$55,060
Median home value
$255,300
Median rent
$996/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
58.7%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93280; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Kings County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 341 | Compare → |
| Armona Union AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 96 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Kings Valley Academy II District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kings Valley Academy II is listed in Kings Valley Academy II District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kings Valley Academy II
Kings Valley Academy II is a public school in Hanford, CA, part of Kings Valley Academy II District, serving approximately 1,066 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,908 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kings Valley Academy II
What grades does Kings Valley Academy II serve?
Kings Valley Academy II serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Kings Valley Academy II?
Kings Valley Academy II has an enrollment of approximately 1,066 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kings Valley Academy II?
The student-teacher ratio at Kings Valley Academy II is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kings Valley Academy II rank in CA?
Kings Valley Academy II ranks #7,908 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kings Valley Academy II's MySchoolScout rating?
Kings Valley Academy II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Kings Valley Academy II?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kings Valley Academy II has 2% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Kings Valley Academy II a charter school?
Yes, Kings Valley Academy II is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kings Valley Academy II a Title I school?
No, Kings Valley Academy II is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kings Valley Academy II?
90.2% of students at Kings Valley Academy II 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
- 1,066
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.3%
- Phone
- (559) 242-2506
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 93280)
- 27,266
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 30.5
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 93280; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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