Hickman Middle vs Paradise Charter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickman Middle
Hickman · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
141 students
Paradise Charter Middle
Paradise · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
143 students
| Measure | Hickman Middle Hickman, California | Paradise Charter Middle Paradise, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,334 | #216 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3973 of 15,369 | #4024 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 141 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 51% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Hickman | Paradise |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 66.9).
- •Paradise Charter Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Hickman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 51%).
- •Paradise Charter Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.5).
- •Paradise Charter Middle is the larger school with 143 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 Hickman Middle better than Paradise Charter 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 Hickman Middle and Paradise Charter Middle?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Hickman and Paradise in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickman Middle: 141. Paradise Charter Middle: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickman Middle and Paradise Charter Middle rank in California?
Hickman Middle is 213th of 1,334 and Paradise Charter Middle is 216th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).