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Hickman Elementary School

10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
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Tel: (858) 271-5210
www.sandiegounified.org
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Hickman Elementary School serves 426 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 73%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80%
  • 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
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Hickman Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
426 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Hickman Elementary School is 0.72, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
73%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
80%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hickman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
43%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Hickman Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
21%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Hickman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Hickman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
18%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Hickman Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
15%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Hickman Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Hickman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hickman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
San Diego Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hickman Elementary School's ranking?

Hickman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Hickman Elementary School?

426 students attend Hickman Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

43% of Hickman Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

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 22:1.

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.

School Calendar

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Last Day of School
June 14, 2023 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 73%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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