Serving 707 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Manuel F. Hernandez ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 707 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Manuel F. Hernandez serves the southern part of Visalia, CA, covering an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest boundary approximately 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Manuel F. Hernandez's student population of 707 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
707 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Manuel F. Hernandez ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Manuel F. Hernandez is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3697 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
70%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
17%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Manuel F. Hernandez's ranking?
Manuel F. Hernandez is ranked #3697 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Manuel F. Hernandez often compared to?
Manuel F. Hernandezis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Manuel F. Hernandez?
707 students attend Manuel F. Hernandez.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Manuel F. Hernandez students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Manuel F. Hernandez?
Manuel F. Hernandez has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Manuel F. Hernandez offer ?
Manuel F. Hernandez offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Manuel F. Hernandez part of?
Manuel F. Hernandez is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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