Foresthill Divide Middle School (Closed 2014)
- 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 23:1.
- Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 193 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 50-54% | 59% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (12-13) | 55-59% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 79% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Foresthill Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Foresthill Divide Middle School is Foresthill High School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Foresthill Divide (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Foresthill Foresthill High School Grades: 9-12 | 207 students
0.5 miles
23319 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-5244 0.5 9-12 207 - Foresthill Foresthill Divide Grades: K-8 | 406 students
1.8 miles
22888 Foresthill Rd.
Foresthill, CA 95631
(530) 367-3782 1.8 K-8 406 - Georgetown Otter Creek Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 18 students
6.8 miles
4701 Volcanoville Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8347 6.8 K-5 18 - Georgetown American River Charter Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 186 students
6.9 miles
6620 Wentworth Springs Rd.
Georgetown, CA 95634
(530) 333-8340 6.9 K-12 186 - Greenwood Divide High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 12 students
6.9 miles
4405 Highway 193
Greenwood, CA 95635
(530) 333-8315 6.9 9-12 12
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