Foothill Middle School serves 544 students in grades 3-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 62% (which was higher than the California state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was higher than the California state average of 56%).
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-9
Total Students
544 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)62%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)71%
56%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
15%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
72%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Middle School?
544 students attend Foothill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Foothill Middle School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Foothill Middle School offer ?
Foothill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 3-9
What school district is Foothill Middle School part of?
Foothill Middle School is part of Sierra Unified School District.
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