Kings River-Hardwick Elementary vs Laton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary
Hanford · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
860 students
Laton Middle
Laton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
154 students
| Measure | Kings River-Hardwick Elementary Hanford, California | Laton Middle Laton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 5,693 | #944 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11093 of 50,301 | #13636 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 860 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 22% |
| city | Hanford | Laton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 20.8).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 22%).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 32%).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 87.7%).
- •Laton Middle does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 23.2).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is the larger school with 860 students compared with 154.
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is a charter school while Laton Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Kings River-Hardwick Elementary better than Laton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kings River-Hardwick Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 20.8 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 Kings River-Hardwick Elementary and Laton Middle?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Laton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary: 860. Laton Middle: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings River-Hardwick Elementary and Laton Middle rank in California?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is 802nd of 5,693 and Laton Middle is 944th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).