Hickman Middle vs Waterford Junior
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Waterford Junior
Waterford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
260 students
| Measure | Hickman Middle Hickman, California | Waterford Junior Waterford, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,334 | #772 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3973 of 15,369 | #12363 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 141 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 25% |
| city | Hickman | Waterford |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hickman Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 27.7).
- •Hickman Middle does better on math proficiency (52% vs 25%).
- •Hickman Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Hickman Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.2% vs 93.8%).
- •Waterford Junior does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 23.5).
- •Waterford Junior is the larger school with 260 students compared with 141.
- •Hickman Middle is a charter school while Waterford Junior 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 Middle better than Waterford Junior?
On the Success Index (US), Hickman Middle ranks higher (67.1 vs 27.7 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 Middle and Waterford Junior?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Hickman and Waterford in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickman Middle: 141. Waterford Junior: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickman Middle and Waterford Junior rank in California?
Hickman Middle is 213th of 1,334 and Waterford Junior is 772nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).