- Enrollment
- 1,948
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Walnut Creek, CA
Foothill Middle
Federal NCES profile for Foothill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062637003947
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothill Middle earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #10 of 16
- public schools in Walnut Creek · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.6:1
- large classes for California
- 7.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothill Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Middle ranks #10 of 16 public schools in Walnut Creek, CA.
School address
District: Mt. Diablo Unified · California
NCES ID 062637003947 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+71 students YoY
Foothill Middle grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 947 in 2023-24 (+8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+71 students YoY 062637003947 · Walnut Creek, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,005 enr · 29.6:1 · 7.9% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: College Park High (1,948 students)
Foothill Middle grew from 876 students in 2022-23 to 947 in 2023-24 (+8.1%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. 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
- College Park H
College Park High
1,948 students
- Northgate High
Northgate High
1,546 students
- Mt. Diablo Hig
Mt. Diablo High
1,397 students
- Concord High
Concord High
1,137 students
- Ygnacio Valley
Ygnacio Valley High
1,059 students
- This school
Foothill Middle
1,005 students
What this shows Foothill Middle reports 1,005 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothill Middle compares
Foothill Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.6:1 | ▲ 38% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.9% | ▼ 86% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,005
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 38% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,273
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.3 FTE
Per 804 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
Asian 20.2%
Two or More 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Foothill Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Mt. Diablo Unified reports $15,273 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| College Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northgate High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mt. Diablo High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Concord High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ygnacio Valley High | Similar size | Higher 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
- 1,546
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,397
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Walnut Creek
1 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 (~1,005 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothill Middle
How many students attend Foothill Middle?
Foothill Middle has 1,005 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Walnut Creek, CA. CCD year-over-year: 876 (2022-23) → 947 (2023-24), up 71.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Middle is 29.6:1, which is 38% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothill Middle?
7.9% of students at Foothill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothill Middle?
The largest demographic group at Foothill Middle is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Walnut Creek, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothill Middle?
Foothill Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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 public schools in Walnut Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothill Middle ranks #10 of 16 public schools in Walnut Creek, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Walnut Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in Mt. Diablo Unified?
Besides Foothill Middle, Mt. Diablo Unified also operates College Park High (1,948 students), Northgate High (1,546 students), and Mt. Diablo High (1,397 students). See the Mt. Diablo Unified district page for the complete list.