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John F. Kennedy Junior High

Hanford, CA

PublicMiddle · Grades 7–8
kennedy.hanfordesd.org1000 East Florinda St., Hanford, CA 93232(559) 585-3850
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

510 students tested

49.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 37.8% did.

  • Exceeded13.5%
  • Met35.7%
  • Nearly met24.9%
  • Not met25.9%

Math

510 students tested

31.8% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 25.2% did.

  • Exceeded13.1%
  • Met18.6%
  • Nearly met28.8%
  • Not met39.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

6.9% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year569563
Suspended in or out of school14.8% · 846.9% · 39
Suspensions16465
Violence with injury41
Violence without injury11638
Weapons00
Drugs4226
Defiance only00
Other20

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall554532
Suspended out of school12.8% · 7116.0% · 85
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.2% · 11.5% · 8
Attendance
California Department of Education

15.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted553549
Chronically absent22.6% · 12515.7% · 86

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Small

Enrollment

521 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

19:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino80.4%
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White9.4%
x
Black or African American6.0%
x
Asian0.6%
x
Two or More Races3.3%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 061647003154

District
Hanford Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
521 students
Teachers (FTE)
26.9

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