Joseph M. Simas

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Joseph M. Simas is an elementary school located in Hanford, California, serving 508 students in grades K-6. It is part of the Hanford Elementary School District, which is ranked 750 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Joseph M. Simas consistently outperforms the Hanford Elementary School District and the state of California in academic assessments, with 56.4% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 50.87% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 45.09% and 37.68% for the district, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong among Hispanic students and English Language Learners, ranking 758 and 465 out of all California elementary schools in those categories. However, the school's performance for White students and students with disabilities is relatively weaker.

While Joseph M. Simas outperforms other schools in the Hanford Elementary School District, the nearby charter schools, Jefferson Academy and Frontier Elementary, which are part of the Pioneer Union Elementary School District, have even stronger academic performance. Joseph M. Simas also faces challenges with a significant increase in chronic absenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic, which the school will need to address to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.


Detail:

Public K-6

 1875 Fitzgerald
       Hanford, CA  93230-7906


(559) 585-3790

District: Hanford Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1659th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,653 Help


Students who attend Joseph M. Simas usually attend:

Middle:    Woodrow Wilson Junior High

Student/teacher ratio:  22.0 Help
Number of students:  508

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
62.8%
White:
19.9%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Joseph M. Simas ranks better than 71.7% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.48. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (62.8%), White (19.9%), Asian (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph M. Simas is 22, which is the 4th best among 9 elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph M. Simas is $10,653, which is the 5th highest among 9 elementary schools in the Hanford Elementary School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph M. Simas:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph M. Simas 1659th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Joseph M. Simas in the ranking list.)

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Hanford Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanford Elementary 750th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Joseph M. Simas

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Rank History for all students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 61.29 1757th 5113 65.6%
2008 62.88 1734th 5113 66.1%
2009 69.53 1459th 5193 71.9%
2010 65.60 1692nd 5314 68.2%
2011 65.05 1741st 5377 67.6%
2012 71.48 1443rd 5390 73.2%
2013 63.26 1933rd 5530 65.0%
2015 62.03 1854th 5611 67.0%
2016 61.07 1943rd 5614 65.4%
2017 76.45 1277th 5692 77.6%
2018 75.52 1340th 5662 76.3%
2019 70.01 1603rd 5789 72.3%
2021 58.73 530th 1417 62.6%
2022 71.55 1550th 5883 73.7%
2023 70.38 1561st 5874 73.4%
2024 68.48 1659th 5862 71.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.64 260th 3246 92.0%
2019 72.68 465th 3275 85.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.38 817th 2634 69.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.61 424th 5084 91.7%
2019 70.74 1147th 5173 77.8%
2021 59.66 362nd 1110 67.4%
2022 76.69 882nd 5264 83.2%
2023 75.72 961st 5374 82.1%
2024 66.63 1422nd 5511 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.79 1148th 5413 78.8%
2019 67.14 1651st 5492 69.9%
2021 61.26 429th 1267 66.1%
2022 73.26 1386th 5635 75.4%
2023 68.78 1562nd 5617 72.2%
2024 64.92 1713th 5605 69.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.03 370th 2128 82.6%
2019 44.17 1152nd 2585 55.4%
2022 32.34 1383rd 2227 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.73 1495th 5431 72.5%
2019 70.91 1480th 5510 73.1%
2021 54.63 512th 1272 59.7%
2022 67.52 1622nd 5663 71.4%
2023 69.36 1531st 5650 72.9%
2024 69.63 1524th 5636 73.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.42 621st 4830 87.1%
2019 75.51 904th 4963 81.8%
2022 82.71 641st 5084 87.4%
2023 86.04 504th 5098 90.1%
2024 78.81 758th 5102 85.1%
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Rank History for White students at Joseph M. Simas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 1096th 2737 60.0%
2019 63.97 1061st 2834 62.6%
2022 61.38 1105th 2726 59.5%
2023 55.83 1265th 2662 52.5%
2024 48.62 1449th 2647 45.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Joseph M. Simas

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 210 47 26 280 4 n/a n/a 0 567
2006 200 39 34 317 6 n/a n/a 0 596
2007 177 38 46 277 3 n/a n/a 1 542
2008 183 34 48 294 4 n/a n/a 0 563
2009 189 35 36 348 3 1 0 0 612
2010 204 42 37 363 2 1 4 0 653
2011 212 41 36 415 1 0 0 0 705
2012 211 33 39 454 2 0 9 0 748
2013 243 33 40 478 2 0 9 0 805
2014 192 24 33 349 1 0 18 0 617
2015 160 18 27 285 3 0 18 0 511
2016 146 23 28 273 5 0 26 0 501
2017 143 24 29 278 5 0 26 0 505
2018 153 38 27 289 7 0 17 0 531
2019 145 31 25 290 9 0 17 0 517
2020 140 27 28 299 10 0 25 0 529
2021 132 25 27 294 6 1 27 0 512
2022 117 21 27 312 5 1 30 0 513
2023 101 29 29 319 5 1 24 0 508

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Joseph M. Simas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 567 27.0 21.0 60.5
2006 596 29.0 20.6 52.2
2007 542 27.0 20.1 47.1
2008 563 29.0 19.4 43.7
2009 612 30.0 19.1 46.4
2010 653 29.0 22.5 48.2
2011 705 n/a n/a 49.6
2012 748 33.0 22.6 51.5
2013 805 33.0 24.3 52.2
2014 617 24.0 25.7 49.9
2015 511 20.0 25.5 52.6
2016 501 20.0 25.0 52.7
2017 505 21.0 24.0 56
2018 531 23.0 23.0 60.5
2019 517 22.0 23.5 58.6
2020 529 n/a n/a 58.8
2021 512 22.0 23.2 59.4
2022 513 24.0 21.3 58.7
2023 508 23.0 22.0 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Joseph M. Simas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 567 27.0 21.0 60.5
2006 596 29.0 20.6 52.2
2007 542 27.0 20.1 47.1
2008 563 29.0 19.4 43.7
2009 612 30.0 19.1 46.4
2010 653 29.0 22.5 48.2
2011 705 n/a n/a 49.6
2012 748 33.0 22.6 51.5
2013 805 33.0 24.3 52.2
2014 617 24.0 25.7 49.9
2015 511 20.0 25.5 52.6
2016 501 20.0 25.0 52.7
2017 505 21.0 24.0 56
2018 531 23.0 23.0 60.5
2019 517 22.0 23.5 58.6
2020 529 n/a n/a 58.8
2021 512 22.0 23.2 59.4
2022 513 24.0 21.3 58.7
2023 508 23.0 22.0 57.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Joseph M. Simas

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%2.0%1.0%3.0%96.0%97.0%97.0%95.0%96.0%
201397.0%1.0%1.0%1.0%97.0%97.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201494.0%0.0%0.0%6.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%
201596.0%0.0%1.0%3.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%96.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201795.0%0.0%0.0%5.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202096.8%0.0%3.2%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Joseph M. Simas

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,653

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph M. Simas

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1603rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 1561st of 5874 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joseph M. Simas)67.762.5
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)42.443.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph M. Simas)71.960.9
 10.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)46.338.3
 8.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joseph M. Simas)50.749.4
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)39.741.1
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph M. Simas)53.645.7
 7.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)35.937.1
 1.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joseph M. Simas)52.461.2
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)40.545.4
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joseph M. Simas)43.940.3
 3.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)27.430.6
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Joseph M. Simas)32.934.3
 1.4%
   5th Grade Science (Hanford Elementary)19.726.5
 6.8%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Joseph M. Simas)67.654.7
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Hanford Elementary)49.949.4
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Joseph M. Simas)59.550
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hanford Elementary)39.134.5
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students517508
 1.7%
African American3129
 6.5%
American Indian95
 44.4%
Asian2529
 16%
Hispanic290319
 10%
Pacific Islander01
White145101
 30.3%
Two or More Races1724
 41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.6%57.5%
 1.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Joseph M. Simas

In the 2022-23 school year, 508 students attended Joseph M. Simas.

Students at Joseph M. Simas are 63% Hispanic, 20% White, 6% African American, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

Joseph M. Simas ranks 1659th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Joseph M. Simas usually go on to attend:

Middle : Woodrow Wilson Junior High


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