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John F. Kennedy Junior High

Hanford Elementary · Kings County · 1000 East Florinda Street, Hanford, CA 93232

(559) 585-3850 · kennedy.hanfordesd.org/

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5/10
#667
Rank 667 out of 1,315
Top 51%
English Language Arts6/10 · #587 · 55th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #620 · 53rd percentile
Science3/10 · #1002 · 24th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sitting in the heart of Hanford — a small Central Valley city with a tight-knit, agricultural community feel — Kennedy Junior High lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, with solid English and math scores but room to grow in science. It's a reasonable fit for families settling into Hanford's affordable, slower-paced lifestyle who want a neighborhood school where kids aren't just a number. The surrounding Kings County area has a strong sense of local pride, and for families who value community roots over big-city competition, this can be a comfortable place to spend those formative seventh and eighth grade years.

Student Demographics

486 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
398 (82%)
White
38 (8%)
Multiple Races
22 (5%)
African American
20 (4%)
Other
8 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners186 (38%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged408 (84%)
Students with Disabilities70 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

531
Enrollment
28
Teachers (FTE)
19:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
25.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1011 · 26th percentile

37 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found