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999 North Crawford, Dinuba, CA 93618-8700
Summary
John F. Kennedy Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 51st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 35.8% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 35.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 2,081/4,657 (55th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 2,518/4,657 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 488 |
| Low-Income Students | 458 (93.9%) |
| English Learners | 120 (24.6%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.4 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.5 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period.
•Math +0.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.2% to 50.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 45% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.7-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
22.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 36% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 33% to 33%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.1% to 42.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 2,518 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 4.7-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 36.8% 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 John F. Kennedy Elementary compare within the district?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Dinuba Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does John F. Kennedy Elementary rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Elementary ranks No. 2,081 of 4,657 in reading and No. 2,518 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at John F. Kennedy Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math among 6 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 45.3% meet the reading standard and 35.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does John F. Kennedy Elementary compare with other schools in Dinuba?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 6 K–6 schools in Dinuba with 2026 results.
Explore schools in DinubaHow does John F. Kennedy Elementary compare with other schools in Tulare County?
John F. Kennedy Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 17 in math proficiency among the 50 K–6 schools in Tulare County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Tulare CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy ElementaryThis school | 35.8% | 46.9% |
| Grand View Elementary | 40.4% | 49.7% |
| Jefferson Elementary | 39.0% | 45.1% |
