Serving 285 students in grades 7-8, Foothill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 16% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 43% (which was lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Foothill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
285 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6117 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
1%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill Middle School's ranking?
Foothill Middle School is ranked #6117 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Middle School?
285 students attend Foothill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Foothill Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill Middle School?
Foothill Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill Middle School offer ?
Foothill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Foothill Middle School part of?
Foothill Middle School is part of Azusa Unified School District.
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