- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Arcadia, CA
Foothills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Foothills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060297000229
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Foothills Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Foothills Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Foothills Middle held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 060297000229 · Arcadia, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
650 enr · 22.4:1 · 22.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Foothills Middle held near 684 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 28.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Foothills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- Richard Henry 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- Camino Grove E 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- This school 650
Foothills Middle
650 students
What this shows Foothills Middle reports 650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Foothills Middle compares
Foothills Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.5% | ▼ 59% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 650 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
650
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 57% in California - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,616
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 520 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 66.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%
White 7.8%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.5, Foothills Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Foothills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Foothills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Arcadia
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 (~650 students)
Frequently asked questions about Foothills Middle
How many students attend Foothills Middle?
Foothills Middle has 650 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Arcadia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 684 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Middle is 22.4:1, which is 4% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Foothills Middle?
22.5% of students at Foothills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Foothills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Foothills Middle is Asian at 66.5% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Foothills Middle?
Foothills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Foothills Middle rank among middle schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Foothills Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Foothills Middle, Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), and First Avenue Middle (771 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.