Foothills Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Arizona state average of 45%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (19-20)
328 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
6%
Asian
(19-20)2%
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)6%
45%
Black
(19-20)2%
5%
White
(19-20)85%
38%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Foothills Academy (4309) School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AZ state average).
How many students attend Foothills Academy?
328 students attend Foothills Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Foothills Academy students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Foothills Academy offer ?
Foothills Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Foothills Academy part of?
Foothills Academy is part of Foothills Academy (4309) School District.
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