Cajon Park Elementary vs Hicks Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 121 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon Park Elementary
Santee · Public elementary · Grades K–8
830 students
Hicks Canyon Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
830 students
| Measure | Cajon Park Elementary Santee, California | Hicks Canyon Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2067 of 5,693 | #676 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27138 of 50,301 | #9581 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 830 | 830 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 37.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 75% |
| city | Santee | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hicks Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 47.0).
- •Hicks Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 44%).
- •Hicks Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 53%).
- •Hicks Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.5% vs 48.8%).
- •Cajon Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 26.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cajon Park Elementary better than Hicks Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hicks Canyon Elementary ranks higher (72.5 vs 47.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cajon Park Elementary and Hicks Canyon Elementary?
About 121 km in a straight line, between Santee and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Park Elementary: 830. Hicks Canyon Elementary: 830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Park Elementary and Hicks Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Cajon Park Elementary is 2067th of 5,693 and Hicks Canyon Elementary is 676th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).