Hicks Canyon Elementary vs Santiago Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hicks Canyon Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
830 students
Santiago Hills Elementary
Irvine · Public elementary · Grades K–6
548 students
| Measure | Hicks Canyon Elementary Irvine, California | Santiago Hills Elementary Irvine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #676 of 5,693 | #165 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9581 of 50,301 | #3858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 830 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.5% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.8 | 28.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 84% |
| city | Irvine | Irvine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santiago Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 72.5).
- •Santiago Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 75%).
- •Santiago Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Santiago Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 37.5%).
- •Hicks Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.8 vs 28.8).
- •Hicks Canyon Elementary is the larger school with 830 students compared with 548.
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 Hicks Canyon Elementary better than Santiago Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Santiago Hills Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 72.5 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 Hicks Canyon Elementary and Santiago Hills Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Irvine and Irvine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hicks Canyon Elementary: 830. Santiago Hills Elementary: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hicks Canyon Elementary and Santiago Hills Elementary rank in California?
Hicks Canyon Elementary is 676th of 5,693 and Santiago Hills Elementary is 165th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).