Serving 19 students in grades 10-11, Foothill Plus Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was equal to the California state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment was 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 10-11
Total Students
19 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
26%
55%
Black
n/a
5%
White
74%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(10-11)92%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Foothill Plus Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Foothill Plus Elementary School is 92%, which is higher than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Foothill Plus Elementary School?
19 students attend Foothill Plus Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Foothill Plus Elementary School students are White, and 26% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Foothill Plus Elementary School offer ?
Foothill Plus Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 10-11
What school district is Foothill Plus Elementary School part of?
Foothill Plus Elementary School is part of Shasta Union High School District.
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