Hickman Elementary vs Thomas Jefferson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickman Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary
Bellflower · Public elementary · Grades K–6
457 students
| Measure | Hickman Elementary San Diego, California | Thomas Jefferson Elementary Bellflower, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #690 of 5,693 | #3695 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9720 of 50,301 | #41107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 457 | 457 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 457 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 30% |
| city | San Diego | Bellflower |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 26.0).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 30%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Hickman Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 87.3%).
- •Thomas Jefferson Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.4 vs 26.9).
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 Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hickman Elementary ranks higher (72.3 vs 26.0 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 Hickman Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary?
About 139 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Bellflower in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickman Elementary: 457. Thomas Jefferson Elementary: 457. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickman Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Elementary rank in California?
Hickman Elementary is 690th of 5,693 and Thomas Jefferson Elementary is 3695th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).