Kings River-Hardwick Elementary vs Pioneer Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.7 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
Pioneer Middle
Hanford · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
| Measure | Kings River-Hardwick Elementary Hanford, California | Pioneer Middle Hanford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #802 of 5,693 | #399 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11093 of 50,301 | #7344 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 860 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 860 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 41% |
| city | Hanford | Hanford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 51.4).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 59%).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 45.1%).
- •Pioneer Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.2).
- •Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is the larger school with 860 students compared with 550.
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 Pioneer Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Kings River-Hardwick Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 51.4 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 Kings River-Hardwick Elementary and Pioneer Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Hanford and Hanford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary: 860. Pioneer Middle: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kings River-Hardwick Elementary and Pioneer Middle rank in California?
Kings River-Hardwick Elementary is 802nd of 5,693 and Pioneer Middle is 399th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).