Foothills Middle School

171 E. Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 683 students in grades 6-8, Foothills Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 10% in CA
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Foothills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Foothills Middle School's student population of 683 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
683 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Foothills Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#691 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Foothills Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Foothills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Foothills Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Foothills Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Foothills Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
63%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Foothills Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Foothills Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Foothills Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Foothills Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Foothills Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Foothills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Foothills Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Foothills Middle School's ranking?
Foothills Middle School is ranked #691 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothills Middle School often compared to?
Foothills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like First Avenue Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothills Middle School?
683 students attend Foothills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Foothills Middle School students are Asian, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills Middle School?
Foothills Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foothills Middle School offer ?
Foothills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Foothills Middle School part of?
Foothills Middle School is part of Arcadia Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 683 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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