Connecting Waters Charter vs Hickman Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connecting Waters Charter
Waterford · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students
Hickman Middle
Hickman · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
| Measure | Connecting Waters Charter Waterford, California | Hickman Middle Hickman, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #213 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #3973 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 776 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 36.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 52% |
| city | Waterford | Hickman |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •Hickman Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Hickman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.5).
- •Connecting Waters Charter is the larger school with 776 students compared with 141.
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 Connecting Waters Charter better than Hickman Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connecting Waters Charter and Hickman Middle?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Waterford and Hickman in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connecting Waters Charter: 776. Hickman Middle: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connecting Waters Charter and Hickman Middle rank in California?
Connecting Waters Charter is unranked and Hickman Middle is 213th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).