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3817 Viewpark, Irvine, CA 92602-2036
Summary
Hicks Canyon Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 90th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
74.0% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide but is trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 74.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 474/4,657 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 441/4,657 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 830 |
| Low-Income Students | 311 (37.5%) |
| English Learners | 142 (17.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 0.8 points from last year and rose 1.4 points over the full period. Math fell 3.1 points from last year and fell 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math -4.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 68.1% to 81.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
41.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 78.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 67.2% to 80.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.4-point math income gap is about the same as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
57.5% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 72.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Hicks Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Hicks Canyon Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 13 K–5 schools in Tustin Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Hicks Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Hicks Canyon Elementary ranks No. 474 of 4,657 in reading and No. 441 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Hicks Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math among 13 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 60.9% meet the reading standard and 62.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Hicks Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Irvine?
Hicks Canyon Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Irvine with 2026 results.
Explore schools in IrvineHow does Hicks Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Orange County?
Hicks Canyon Elementary is No. 37 in reading and No. 34 in math proficiency among the 125 K–5 schools in Orange County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Orange CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Hicks Canyon ElementaryThis school | 74.0% | 74.6% |
| Myford Elementary | 65.3% | 63.2% |
| Arroyo Elementary | 84.6% | 79.7% |
