Hickory Elementary
Torrance, CA · Torrance Unified · Grades K-5
749th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 87%▼ Declining
Hickory Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Hickory Elementary 749th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 87% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 93th in 2015 to 87th in 2025 — declining.
Hickory Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 413 students tested
Hickory Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 842 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 53.6% | 54.5% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.1% | 19.0% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 9.4% | 11.4% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| White | 17.1% | 11.3% | ▼ 5.8 pts | |
| Black | 3.1% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Hickory Elementary
Typical home value $1.43M in zip 90505 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Hickory Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Torrance ElementaryTorrance Unified · 0.9 mi away1,844th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 50% - 8Howard Wood ElementaryTorrance Unified · 0.9 mi away1,696th of 5,659
ELA 54% · Math 52% - 8Fern ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.1 mi away1,421st of 5,659
ELA 56% · Math 58% - 8John Adams ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.1 mi away1,593rd of 5,659
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 9Joseph Arnold ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.2 mi away936th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 67% - 9Lomita Math/Science/Technology MagnetLos Angeles Unified · 1.6 mi away1,035th of 5,659
ELA 64% · Math 63% - 10Walteria ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away168th of 5,659
ELA 79% · Math 85% - 9Seaside ElementaryTorrance Unified · 1.6 mi away624th of 5,659
ELA 73% · Math 70%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Hickory Elementary in?
Hickory Elementary is part of the Torrance Unified district in Torrance, California.
Is Hickory Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Hickory Elementary 749th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 87% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Hickory Elementary?
Asian 55%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 11%, White 11% (842 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Hickory Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 90505 is $1.43M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.