Serving 509 students in grades 7-8, Foothill Ranch 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 is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Foothill Ranch Middle serves the eastern part of Sacramento, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 3.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothill Ranch Middle School's student population of 509 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Foothill Ranch Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothill Ranch Middle School is 0.77, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
12%
5%
White
20%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothill Ranch Middle School's ranking?
Foothill Ranch Middle School is ranked #7843 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Foothill Ranch Middle School often compared to?
Foothill Ranch Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yuba Gardens Intermediate, Pioneer Tk-8 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Foothill Ranch Middle School?
509 students attend Foothill Ranch Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Foothill Ranch Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Foothill Ranch Middle School?
Foothill Ranch Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Foothill Ranch Middle School offer ?
Foothill Ranch Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Foothill Ranch Middle School part of?
Foothill Ranch Middle School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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