Serving 636 students in grades 7-8, Mae Hensley Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mae Hensley Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mae Hensley Junior High School's student population of 636 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
636 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Mae Hensley Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mae Hensley Junior High School is 0.32, 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
#6501 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ceres Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mae Hensley Junior High School's ranking?
Mae Hensley Junior High School is ranked #6501 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mae Hensley Junior High School often compared to?
Mae Hensley Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaker-kinser Junior High School, Cesar Chavez Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mae Hensley Junior High School?
636 students attend Mae Hensley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mae Hensley Junior High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mae Hensley Junior High School?
Mae Hensley Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mae Hensley Junior High School offer ?
Mae Hensley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mae Hensley Junior High School part of?
Mae Hensley Junior High School is part of Ceres Unified School District.
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