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Manuel F. Hernandez

2133 North Leila St., Visalia, CA, 93291

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About Manuel F. Hernandez

Manuel F. Hernandez is a public elementary school in Visalia, California, which is a city of medium size. The Visalia Unified School District includes it. The school has about 698 students and teaches kids from kindergarten to sixth grade. Manuel F. Hernandez has about 29 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of about 24:1, which is a little higher than the district average. The school follows California's academic standards and has a curriculum that focuses on math, science, social studies, and English language arts. There are classroom interventions and enrichment activities that help with instruction to meet the different learning needs of students. There are the same number of boys and girls at the school, with 50% of each. About 56% of the students come from low-income families, which shows that the school focuses on giving them specific academic help. According to U.S. News, about 39% of students are good at math and 45% are good at English language arts. In other words, they are doing a little worse than the average for the state. Manuel F. Hernandez generally provides a structured and supportive learning environment where students can keep learning in a community that is diverse.

Contact Information

Address

2133 North Leila St., Visalia, CA, 93291

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Phone

(559) 622-3199

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 39%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 39% in Math and 45% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
698
Total Students
$105185
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1233 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Manuel F. Hernandez

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 17.48%
Asian 6.02%
Hispanic 67.48%
Black 2.15%
Two+ Races 6.73%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
17.48%
Asian
6.02%
Hispanic
67.48%
Black
2.15%
Two+ Races
6.73%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 698
50%
349 Female
50%
349 Male

Student Population

698 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Manuel F. Hernandez Elementary School is very excited! Hispanic Heritage Month is being celebrated at the Manuel F. Hernandez Community Center. This shows how much they care about getting involved in the community and respecting other cultures. The Community Eligibility Provision will also give all students in the Visalia Unified School District, which includes Manuel F. Hernandez, free breakfast and lunch for the 2025–2026 school year. This will make sure that students can get healthy meals.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school have access to technology?

Ans. Manuel F. Hernandez has computers, tablets, and other interactive learning tools in the classroom.

Q2. What does Manuel F. Hernandez teach?

Ans. Manuel F. Hernandez combines arts-based learning with core subjects to make learning fun.

Q3. Are there chances for students to be leaders?

Ans. Yes, students can help out in the classroom, mentor their peers, and work on projects that involve the whole school.

Q4. What type of learning does Manuel F. Hernandez emphasize?

Ans. Manuel F. Hernandez emphasizes active learning techniques that facilitate critical thinking, collaboration among peers, and the establishment of robust academic foundations within a secure environment.

Q5. What kind of learning space does Manuel F. Hernandez have?

Ans. The school is a safe place where young children can learn and grow in confidence and basic skills.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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