Foothills Middle

171 East Sycamore Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006

650 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Foothills Middle School, located at 171 E. Sycamore Ave. in Arcadia, California, is a highly-regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Arcadia Unified School District, the school is consistently recognized for its academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for high school and beyond. The campus serves as a central pillar of the local community, fostering an environment that balances high academic standards with a focus on student well-being and personal growth.

Beyond its core academic program, Foothills Middle School offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. These include various clubs, competitive athletic programs, and visual and performing arts initiatives, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. With a strong emphasis on technology integration and a supportive teaching faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive and innovative learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of the Arcadia student population.

650

Total Students

28.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Foothills Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	116
Black	5
Asian	432
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

Asian
432 (66.5%)
Hispanic
116 (17.8%)
White
51 (7.8%)
Two or More
45 (6.9%)
Black
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Arcadia Unified
Phone:	(626)821-8363
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 257