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Foothill Middle School vs. Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts

Should you attend Foothill Middle School or Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Foothill Middle School
2775 Cedro Ln.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts
2730 Mitchell Dr.
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 947 students in grades 6-8, Foothill Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 361 students in grades 6-12, Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts 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 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
947 students
361 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Foothill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
34% | 66%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Foothill Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Foothill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1206 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#6303 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Foothill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 20% in CA)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Foothill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥80%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts with the average graduation rate observed in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Foothill Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts by grade.
Grade 6 Students
323
65
Grade 7 Students
343
58
Grade 8 Students
281
94
Grade 9 Students
-
33
Grade 10 Students
-
41
Grade 11 Students
-
27
Grade 12 Students
-
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Foothill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
18%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Foothill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Foothill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Foothill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Foothill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Foothill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
17%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Foothill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Foothill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Foothill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Foothill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the MT. Diablo Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Contra Costa School Of Performing Arts School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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