Foresthill Divide Middle School served 193 students in grades 5-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 57%) for the 2012-13 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
4%
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% CA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% CA state average).
How many students attend Foresthill Divide Middle School?
193 students attend Foresthill Divide Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Foresthill Divide Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foresthill Divide Middle School?
Foresthill Divide Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Foresthill Divide Middle School offer ?
Foresthill Divide Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Foresthill Divide Middle School part of?
Foresthill Divide Middle School is part of Foresthill Union Elementary School District.
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