Elementary Schools in Hanford, California: Hanford schools average near the state. The 37.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data14 schools · avg 40.8/100

Hanford, California has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.8/100 — within 2.0 points of the state average of 38.9. The highest-scoring school is Kings River-Hardwick Elementary at 59/100, where 40.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hanford schools average 20.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 14 schools, 3 Growth Engines stand out for their performance profiles. 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

40.8

State avg: 38.9

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

37.8

21.5 – 59.3

Avg Exceeded %

20.7%

State avg: 21.4%

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 40.8/100	20.7%	+2.0
High	4	Developing 48.2/100	11.2%	-5.8
Middle	2	Developing 31.2/100	12.4%	-7.4

How Hanford schools compare

Hanford has 14 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.8/100 — within 2.0 points of the state average of 38.9 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Kings River-Hardwick Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 40.5% of students exceeding standard.

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

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Hanford

5 On the Rise3 Growth Engine1 Solid Base5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 8 schools in Hanford are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine (3) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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 Solid Base	40.5%	Solid 59/100
2	Sierra Pacific High Hanford Joint Union High Strong All-Around	20.2%	Solid 59/100
3	Jefferson Academy Hanford Elementary Growth Engine	26.0%	Solid 52/100
4	Pioneer Elementary Pioneer Union Elementary Growth Engine	25.9%	Solid 51/100
5	Hanford West High Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	9.3%	Developing 50/100
6	Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	32.8%	Developing 48/100
7	Hanford High Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	12.1%	Developing 48/100
8	Frontier Elementary Pioneer Union Elementary On the Rise	24.9%	Developing 46/100
9	Monroe Elementary Hanford Elementary Growth Engine	18.1%	Developing 45/100
10	Lee Richmond Elementary Hanford Elementary On the Rise	22.0%	Developing 43/100
11	George Washington Elementary Hanford Elementary On the Rise	19.1%	Developing 43/100
12	Roosevelt Elementary Hanford Elementary On the Rise	15.4%	Developing 38/100
13	Joseph M. Simas Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	28.8%	Developing 38/100
14	Hanford Online Charter Hanford Joint Union High Building Momentum	3.4%	Developing 36/100
15	Mid Valley Alternative Charter Kit Carson Union Elementary Building Momentum	7.7%	Developing 31/100
16	Lincoln Elementary Hanford Elementary On the Rise	9.7%	Developing 31/100
17	Pioneer Middle Pioneer Union Elementary Building Momentum	17.0%	Developing 31/100
18	Hamilton Elementary Hanford Elementary Building Momentum	15.2%	Needs Support 30/100
19	Kit Carson Elementary Kit Carson Union Elementary Building Momentum	5.6%	Needs Support 26/100
20	Crossroads Charter Academy Armona Union Elementary alternative school	2.9%	Needs Support 23/100
21	Earl F. Johnson High (Continuation) Hanford Joint Union High continuation high school	0.0%	Needs Support 23/100
22	Lakeside Elementary Lakeside Union Elementary Building Momentum	5.9%	Needs Support 22/100
23	Kings Valley Academy II Kit Carson Union Elementary alternative school	3.8%	Needs Support 10/100
	Hanford Elementary Community Day Hanford Elementary court and community school	0.0%	Not ranked

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 20 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools · Download this data (CSV)

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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 40.8/100, which is within 2.0 points of the state average. 20.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.4%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (42%), met or exceeded (proficient) (23%), grade 3-to-5 growth (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). 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 59/100 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 40.8/100 — within 2.0 points of the state average of 38.9. The exceeded rate averages 20.7% vs. 21.4% 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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