John F. Kennedy Junior High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hanford, California 93232 · Hanford Elementary
#785 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#12473 of 15,369 nationally
About John F. Kennedy Junior High
John F. Kennedy Junior High is a public middle located in Hanford, in the Hanford Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 531 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 27.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 785th of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (37th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 531.
There are 24 schools in Hanford; John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks 13th of 21 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)82.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for John F. Kennedy Junior High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 82.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near John F. Kennedy Junior High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lee Richmond Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
402 students · 263 m away
Hamilton Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
418 students · 1.5 km away
Hanford High
Hanford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,498 students · 1.7 km away
George Washington Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
460 students · 2.1 km away
Kings Valley Academy II
Hanford · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,090 students · 2.1 km away
Jefferson Academy
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students · 2.2 km away
Crossroads Charter Academy
Hanford · Charter other · Grades K–12
141 students · 2.3 km away
Woodrow Wilson Junior High
Hanford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
505 students · 2.3 km away
Monroe Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
611 students · 2.6 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Hanford · Public elementary · Grades K–6
392 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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532 students
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532 students
Norman L. Sullivan Middle
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529 students
Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Junior High
Davis · Public middle · Grades 7–9
533 students
Freedom Elementary
Farmersville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
528 students
Ross (Faye) Middle
Artesia · Public middle · Grades 7–8
528 students
Frequently asked questions
Is John F. Kennedy Junior High a good school?
John F. Kennedy Junior High has a Success Index (US) of 27.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #785 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does John F. Kennedy Junior High rank in California?
John F. Kennedy Junior High ranks #785 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #12473 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend John F. Kennedy Junior High?
John F. Kennedy Junior High had 531 students in 2025.
Is John F. Kennedy Junior High a elementary school or a high school?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near John F. Kennedy Junior High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of John F. Kennedy Junior High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.