Hickman Elementary vs Richard M. Moon Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickman Elementary
Hickman · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Richard M. Moon Primary
Waterford · Public elementary · Grades K–3
510 students
| Measure | Hickman Elementary Hickman, California | Richard M. Moon Primary Waterford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1227 of 5,693 | #4218 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16386 of 50,301 | #44051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 308 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 32% |
| city | Hickman | Waterford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 21.3).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 89.8%).
- •Richard M. Moon Primary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.7).
- •Richard M. Moon Primary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 308.
- •Hickman Elementary is a charter school while Richard M. Moon Primary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hickman Elementary better than Richard M. Moon Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickman Elementary ranks higher (62.6 vs 21.3 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 Hickman Elementary and Richard M. Moon Primary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Hickman and Waterford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickman Elementary: 308. Richard M. Moon Primary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickman Elementary and Richard M. Moon Primary rank in California?
Hickman Elementary is 1227th of 5,693 and Richard M. Moon Primary is 4218th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).