Elementary Schools in Hanford, California: Hanford schools average 2.1 points above the state — but the range is 53.7 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 45.3/100

Hanford, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.3/100 — 2.1 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Kings River-Hardwick Elementary at 65/100, where 40.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hanford schools average 20.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

45.3

State avg: 43.2

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

53.7

10.9 – 64.6

Avg Exceeded %

20.7%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

12.3%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	14	Developing 45.3/100	20.7%	+2.1
High	6	Developing 37.8/100	8.1%	-5.9
Middle	4	Needs Support 27.0/100	6.9%	-13.4

How Hanford schools compare

Hanford has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.3/100 — 2.1 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Kings River-Hardwick Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 40.5% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Hanford schools average 20.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Hanford averages 12.3% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Hanford

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around15 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Hanford

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Kings River-Hardwick Elementary Kings River-Hardwick Union Elementary Strong All-Around	40.5%	Solid 65/100
2	Jefferson Academy Hanford Elementary Culture First	26.0%	Solid 57/100
3	Sierra Pacific High Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	20.2%	Solid 54/100
4	Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	32.8%	Solid 54/100
5	Pioneer Elementary Pioneer Union Elementary Building Momentum	25.9%	Solid 53/100
6	Frontier Elementary Pioneer Union Elementary Building Momentum	24.9%	Developing 50/100
7	Lee Richmond Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	22.0%	Developing 49/100
8	Monroe Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	18.1%	Developing 47/100
9	Hanford West High Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	9.3%	Developing 46/100
10	George Washington Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	19.1%	Developing 46/100
11	Joseph M. Simas Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	28.8%	Developing 45/100
12	Hanford High Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	12.1%	Developing 45/100
13	Roosevelt Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	15.4%	Developing 42/100
14	Pioneer Middle Pioneer Union Elementary Building Momentum	17.0%	Developing 38/100
15	Lincoln Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	9.7%	Developing 36/100
16	Hamilton Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	15.2%	Developing 36/100
17	Hanford Online Charter Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	3.4%	Developing 34/100
18	Mid Valley Alternative Charter Kit Carson Union Elementary Building Momentum	7.7%	Developing 33/100
19	Kit Carson Elementary Kit Carson Union Elementary Building Momentum	5.6%	Developing 30/100
20	Kings Valley Academy II Kit Carson Union Elementary Building Momentum	3.8%	Needs Support 27/100
21	Crossroads Charter Academy Armona Union Elementary Culture First	2.9%	Needs Support 26/100
22	Lakeside Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum	5.9%	Needs Support 26/100
23	Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 21/100
24	Hanford Elementary Community Day Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 11/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 24 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Hanford

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Rose-Mccarthy Catholic School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 95 students

12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hanford

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hanford good?

Hanford's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.3/100, which is 2.1 points above the state average. 20.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Hanford?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Hanford is Kings River-Hardwick Elementary with a Scope Score of 65/100 and 40.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.

How do Hanford schools compare to the state average?

Hanford elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.3/100 — 2.1 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 20.7% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.3% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Hanford?

Hanford has 14 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.

What does the Scope Score measure?

The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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