Summary:
Zip code 95323 in Hickman, California, is served by three public schools—two elementary and one middle—all operated by the Hickman Community Charter district and sharing a campus, with a total enrollment of nearly 1,100 students but no traditional high school.
Among these schools, Hickman Middle stands out as the highest performer, ranking in the top 20% of state middle schools with strong English scores and the lowest student-teacher ratio. Hickman Elementary also shows consistent strength, particularly in mathematics. In contrast, the K-8 Hickman Charter school, while serving the most students, has lower proficiency rates in core subjects and a declining statewide ranking compared to its peers.
A notable strength across all three schools is an exceptional attendance record, with chronic absenteeism far below the state average. The middle school receives the highest per-student funding, which may relate to its strong outcomes. While all schools serve a significant number of economically disadvantaged students, the performance gap between the charter and traditional schools suggests parents may want to examine the specific programs and resources at each, as they share district leadership but have different academic results.
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