Foothill Middle School

2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Foothill Middle School serves 786 students in grades 6-8.
Foothill Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Foothill Middle School's student population of 786 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
786 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Foothill Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Foothill Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#377 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
16%
12%
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Hispanic
14%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
48%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
21%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.69
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Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #377 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Middle School?
786 students attend Foothill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Foothill Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 16% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothill Middle School?
Foothill Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill Middle School offer ?
Foothill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Foothill Middle School part of?
Foothill Middle School is part of MT. Diablo Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 70% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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