- Enrollment
- 1,609
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Azusa, CA
Foothill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060360000272
👥 S:T ratio 18
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Azusa · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.4:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Azusa, CA.
School address
District: Azusa Unified · California
NCES ID 060360000272 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
285 on latest CCD 060360000272 · Azusa, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 20.4:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Azusa High (1,609 students)
Resource Investment Index #3 of 3 middle schools in Azusa. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Azusa High
Azusa High
1,609 students
- Gladstone High
Gladstone High
1,326 students
- Valleydale Ele 526
Valleydale Elementary
526 students
- Paramount Elem 513
Paramount Elementary
513 students
- Victor F. Hodg 460
Victor F. Hodge Elementary
460 students
- This school 285
Foothill Middle
285 students
What this shows Foothill Middle reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill Middle compares
Foothill Middle vs California and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.4:1 | ▼ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.4:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 38% in California - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,674
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Azusa Unified reports $20,674 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azusa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gladstone High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valleydale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paramount Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victor F. Hodge Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,326
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Azusa
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill Middle
How many students attend Foothill Middle?
Foothill Middle has 285 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Azusa, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Middle is 20.4:1, which is 5% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 30% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Middle?
78.9% of students at Foothill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Middle?
Foothill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Foothill Middle rank among middle schools in Azusa?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Azusa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Azusa on the city page.
What other schools are in Azusa Unified?
Besides Foothill Middle, Azusa Unified also operates Azusa High (1,609 students), Gladstone High (1,326 students), and Valleydale Elementary (526 students). See the Azusa Unified district page for the complete list.