Summary:
In zip code 93232, which serves the Hanford, California area, there is one public middle school, John F. Kennedy Junior High, serving grades 7 and 8 with 531 students.
This school shows notable strengths, particularly in student attendance and English Language Arts. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 15.7% is significantly better than the state average, and it outperforms the state in ELA proficiency, a commendable achievement given that over 80% of its students are economically disadvantaged. The school has also shown improvement, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating in the latest state rankings.
Areas for growth are evident in mathematics and science, where proficiency rates lag behind state averages, especially in science. However, a closer look reveals promising progress: 8th graders at the school outperform the state average in math, suggesting students make academic gains during their time there. Parents should note that while the school performs below the Hanford Elementary district average in most subjects, it is successfully supporting student attendance and literacy, with clear opportunities to build on these strengths in other academic areas.
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