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1264 Middleton Street, Hanford, CA 93230-2827
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
60.2% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
53.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 60.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 337/1,734 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 252/1,735 (86th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 501 |
| Low-Income Students | 240 (47.9%) |
| English Learners | 74 (14.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | Yes |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.0 points from last year and fell 7.1 points over the full period. Math fell 6.7 points from last year and fell 5.6 points over the full period.
•Math -5.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 41.7% to 73.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
32.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 61.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 51% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 40.3% to 65.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.4-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Jefferson Academy compare within the district?
Jefferson Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Hanford Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Jefferson Academy rank in California?
Jefferson Academy ranks No. 337 of 1,734 in reading and No. 252 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Jefferson Academy compare with other schools in Hanford?
Jefferson Academy is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Hanford with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HanfordHow does Jefferson Academy compare with other schools in Kings County?
Jefferson Academy is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 11 K–8 schools in Kings County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Kings CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson AcademyThis school | 53.2% | 60.2% |
| Hanford Elementary Community Day | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Kings River-Hardwick Elementary | 64.1% | 70.4% |
