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Hickman Elementary School

10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 483 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 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Hickman Elementary School's student population of 483 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.72, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#505 out of 9523 schools
(Top 10%)
68%
34%
80-84%
47%
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
43%
12%
Hispanic
19%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.72
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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?
483 students attend Hickman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Hickman Elementary School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 483 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 68% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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