Serving 606 students in grades 6-8, Corona Foothills Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 606 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Corona Foothills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Corona Foothills Middle School's student population of 606 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Corona Foothills Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Corona Foothills Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#196 out of 1956 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
35%
47%
Black
4%
6%
White
54%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Corona Foothills Middle School's ranking?
Corona Foothills Middle School is ranked #196 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Corona Foothills Middle School often compared to?
Corona Foothills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cienega High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Corona Foothills Middle School?
606 students attend Corona Foothills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Corona Foothills Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Corona Foothills Middle School?
Corona Foothills Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Corona Foothills Middle School offer ?
Corona Foothills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Corona Foothills Middle School part of?
Corona Foothills Middle School is part of Vail Unified District (4413) School District.
In what neighborhood is Corona Foothills Middle School located?
Corona Foothills Middle School is located in the Santa Rita Bel Air Hills neighborhood of Vail, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Santa Rita Bel Air Hills.
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