Kings River-Hardwick Elementary
10300 Excelsior Avenue, Hanford, CA 93230-9108
Summary
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 93rd percentile among comparable California schools.
70.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
64.1% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 144/1,734 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 116/1,735 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 860 |
| Low-Income Students | 260 (30.3%) |
| English Learners | 21 (2.4%) |
| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.0 points from last year and rose 4.2 points over the full period. Math fell 3.3 points from last year and rose 3.6 points over the full period.
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 60.0% to 77.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 9% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.4-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 57% to 68%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 47.1% to 74.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 5.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Kings River-Hardwick Elementary rank in California?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary ranks No. 144 of 1,734 in reading and No. 116 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Kings River-Hardwick Elementary compare with other schools in Hanford?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Hanford with 2026 results.
Explore schools in HanfordHow does Kings River-Hardwick Elementary compare with other schools in Kings County?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kings River-Hardwick ElementaryThis school | 64.1% | 70.4% |
| Hanford Elementary Community Day | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Jefferson Academy | 53.2% | 60.2% |
CAASPP