Foothill Elementary School
Tel:
(559) 855-3551
Foothill Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Foothill Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Foothill Elementary School's student population of 637 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 637 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Foothill Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Foothill Elementary School is 0.57, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4622 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 61% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sierra Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Foothill Elementary School is Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center (3.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lodge Pole Elementary (alternative) (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tollhouse Sandy Bluffs Alternative Education Center Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 32 students10
3.0 miles
33280 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-3020 3 9-12 32 - Tollhouse Sierra High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 407 students10
3.0 miles
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311 3 9-12 407 - Tollhouse Lodge Pole Elementary (alternative) Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 13 students10
3.1 miles
33467 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-4347 3.1 K-8 13 - Tollhouse Oak Meadow Community Day Alternative School Grades: 4-8
3.1 miles
33411 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-6285 3.1 4-8 n/a - Tollhouse Sierra Junior High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 203 students10
3.7 miles
33326 Lodge Rd.
Tollhouse, CA 93667
(559) 855-8311 3.7 7-8 203
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