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Hickman Charter

Elementary School · Hickman Community Charter · Hickman, CA

A charter elementary school in Hickman, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

13306 Fourth St., Hickman, CA 95323

  • Math 24% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 46% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-22.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.7 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.1:1
District spending per student$12,345

Students at Hickman Charter score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency24%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 35% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
54%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
43%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Hickman Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low230/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$89,188

Median home value

$523,100

Median rent

$1,075/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95323; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Hickman ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–50.0 mi322Compare →
Connecting Waters CharterCharter · enrollment unverified8.2K–121.5 mi768Compare →
Richard M. Moon PrimaryEnrollment path unverified6.6K–32.0 mi506Compare →
Gratton CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–84.1 mi117Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hickman Community Charter

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$12,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hickman Charter is listed in Hickman Community Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hickman Charter

Hickman Charter is a public elementary school in Hickman, CA, part of Hickman Community Charter, serving approximately 579 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,947 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hickman Charter

What grades does Hickman Charter serve?

Hickman Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Hickman Charter?

Hickman Charter has an enrollment of approximately 579 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Hickman Charter is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hickman Charter rank in CA?

Hickman Charter ranks #7,947 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Hickman Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Hickman Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Hickman Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickman Charter has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Hickman Charter a charter school?

Yes, Hickman Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Hickman Charter a Title I school?

No, Hickman Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickman Charter?

42.1% of students at Hickman Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
579
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Stanislaus County
Area population (ZIP 95323)
1,409
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
40.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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