John F. Kennedy Junior High
Hanford, CA · Hanford Elementary · Grades 7-8
547th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 58%▲ Improving
John F. Kennedy Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy Junior High 547th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2015 to 58th in 2025 — improving.
John F. Kennedy Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 510 students tested
John F. Kennedy Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 521 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.1% | 80.4% | ▲ 8.3 pts | |
| White | 17.2% | 9.4% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 9.5% | 6.0% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 3.3% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Middle schools near John F. Kennedy Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Woodrow Wilson Junior HighHanford Elementary · 1.4 mi away494th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 7Pioneer MiddlePioneer Union Elementary · 2.6 mi away · charter464th of 1,294
ELA 56% · Math 32% - 3Parkview MiddleArmona Union Elementary · 4.6 mi away938th of 1,294
ELA 32% · Math 21% - 3Laton MiddleLaton Joint Unified · 7.5 mi away1,035th of 1,294
ELA 29% · Math 18% - 8Liberty MiddleLemoore Union Elementary · 9.3 mi away381st of 1,294
ELA 61% · Math 38% - 8Lemoore University Elementary CharterLemoore Union Elementary · 11.1 mi away · charter376th of 1,294
ELA 65% · Math 35% - –Island Community DayKingsburg Elementary Charter · 13.1 mi away · charter
- 7Rafer Johnson Junior HighKingsburg Elementary Charter · 13.7 mi away · charter477th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is John F. Kennedy Junior High in?
John F. Kennedy Junior High is part of the Hanford Elementary district in Hanford, California.
Is John F. Kennedy Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks John F. Kennedy Junior High 547th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of John F. Kennedy Junior High?
Hispanic 80%, White 9%, Black 6%, Two or more races 3% (521 students, 2023–24).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.