Very Good
#3277 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Middle School · Hanford Elementary · Hanford, CA
A Hanford Elementary middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 1067, Hanford, CA 93232
- Math 36% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodrow Wilson Junior High score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodrow Wilson 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 75Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 68Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Kings Valley Academy IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,066 | Compare → |
| John F. Kennedy Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Kings County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 341 | 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.
Hanford Elementary
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #4 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
Woodrow Wilson Junior High is listed in Hanford Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Woodrow Wilson Junior High is a public middle school in Hanford, CA, part of Hanford Elementary, serving approximately 568 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,277 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodrow Wilson Junior High
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Junior High serve?
Woodrow Wilson Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
Woodrow Wilson Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 568 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodrow Wilson Junior High is 22.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodrow Wilson Junior High rank in CA?
Woodrow Wilson Junior High ranks #3,277 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Woodrow Wilson Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodrow Wilson Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodrow Wilson Junior High has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Woodrow Wilson Junior High a charter school?
No, Woodrow Wilson Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodrow Wilson Junior High a Title I school?
No, Woodrow Wilson Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodrow Wilson Junior High?
75.7% of students at Woodrow Wilson 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
- 568
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (559) 585-3870
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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