Foothill Intermediate
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Foothill Intermediate
Foothill Intermediate School is a K-8 public school located in the community of Los Altos, California. Foothill has been serving the students of Los Altos for over 20 years and is known for its commitment to excellence in education. Foothill offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as language arts, math, science, and social studies, as well as a variety of electives and extracurricular activities. The school also provides a variety of services and programs to meet the needs of its diverse student population.
At Foothill, we strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. We are committed to helping our students reach their full potential and become well-rounded individuals. Our teachers are dedicated to helping each student reach their highest level of academic and personal success. We also offer a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and after-school programs.
At Foothill, we believe that education should be a fun and rewarding experience. We strive to create a positive and welcoming atmosphere for our students and staff, and we strive to make learning an enjoyable and meaningful experience. We are proud to be part of the Los Altos community and look forward to continuing to provide quality education to our students.
Address:
5351 Fruitland Rd.
Marysville, CA 95901Phone:
(530) 741-6130
Site:
Grades:
6 – 8
Enrollment:
203 students
Overview Foothill Intermediate
Foothill Intermediate serves 203 students in grades 6-8.
Foothill Intermediate placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Foothill Intermediate
Foothill Intermediate is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Foothill Intermediate is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.