Hanford Elementary

The Hanford Elementary School District in California serves 12 schools, including 10 elementary schools and 2 middle schools, providing education to students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The district's schools vary significantly in their performance, with some standout institutions like Joseph M. Simas and Jefferson Academy consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others, such as Lincoln Elementary and Roosevelt Elementary, struggle to meet basic proficiency levels.

The data reveals a strong correlation between the socioeconomic status of the student population, as measured by the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, and academic performance. Schools serving the highest-need populations, like Lee Richmond Elementary and Lincoln Elementary, tend to have the lowest test scores. Additionally, several schools in the Hanford Elementary district have alarmingly high chronic absenteeism rates, which can significantly impact student learning and achievement.

The racial and ethnic diversity of the student populations also varies across the district, with some schools, such as Martin Luther King Junior Elementary and John F. Kennedy Junior High, serving predominantly Hispanic students, while others, like Monroe Elementary and Joseph M. Simas, have more diverse student bodies. The data also suggests that the middle schools in the district may be struggling more than the elementary schools, with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates.