Blaker-Kinser Junior High vs Mae Hensley Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blaker-Kinser Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
603 students
Mae Hensley Junior High
Ceres · Public middle · Grades 7–8
636 students
| Measure | Blaker-Kinser Junior High Ceres, California | Mae Hensley Junior High Ceres, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 1,334 | #1117 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14967 of 15,369 | #14528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 603 | 636 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 636 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 21% |
| city | Ceres | Ceres |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mae Hensley Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 11.4).
- •Mae Hensley Junior High does better on math proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Mae Hensley Junior High does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.4% vs 93.1%).
- •Blaker-Kinser Junior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.6).
- •Mae Hensley Junior High is the larger school with 636 students compared with 603.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blaker-Kinser Junior High better than Mae Hensley Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Mae Hensley Junior High ranks higher (15.3 vs 11.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Mae Hensley Junior High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ceres and Ceres in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High: 603. Mae Hensley Junior High: 636. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blaker-Kinser Junior High and Mae Hensley Junior High rank in California?
Blaker-Kinser Junior High is 1232nd of 1,334 and Mae Hensley Junior High is 1117th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).