Serving 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hickman Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 457 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hickman Elementary serves the northern part of San Diego, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically experience a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.2 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hickman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hickman Elementary School's student population of 457 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
457 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
Campus Size
9 acres
School Motto
LIVE.LEARN.LEAD.TOGETHER
School Rankings
Hickman Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hickman Elementary School is 0.71, which is more 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
#505 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
45%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-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 Hickman Elementary School's ranking?
Hickman Elementary School is ranked #505 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hickman Elementary School often compared to?
Hickman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sandburg Elementary School, Jonas Salk Elementary School, Ericson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hickman Elementary School?
457 students attend Hickman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Hickman Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hickman Elementary School?
Hickman Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hickman Elementary School offer ?
Hickman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hickman Elementary School part of?
Hickman Elementary School is part of San Diego Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Hickman Elementary School located?
Hickman Elementary School is located in the Mira Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Mira Mesa.
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