Serving 193 students in grades 5-8, Foresthill Divide 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the California state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was approximately equal to the California state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (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
21:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
11%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
79%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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?
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 equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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