Very Good
#3283 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Hickman Middle
Middle School · Hickman Community Charter · Hickman, CA
A Hickman Community Charter charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
13306 Fourth St., Hickman, CA 95323
- Math 42% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickman Middle score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hickman Middle 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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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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Waters CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Waterford JuniorEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Lucille Whitehead IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 4–6 | 1.9 mi | 351 | Compare → |
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
- #1 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 Middle is listed in Hickman Community Charter; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickman Middle
Hickman Middle is a public middle school in Hickman, CA, part of Hickman Community Charter, serving approximately 147 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,283 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickman Middle
What grades does Hickman Middle serve?
Hickman Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hickman Middle?
Hickman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 147 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickman Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickman Middle is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickman Middle rank in CA?
Hickman Middle ranks #3,283 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hickman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickman Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hickman Middle a charter school?
Yes, Hickman Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hickman Middle a Title I school?
No, Hickman Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickman Middle?
42.9% of students at Hickman Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 147
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (209) 874-1816
- Area population (ZIP 95323)
- 1,409
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
Official sources & links
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
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