Contra Costa School of Performing Arts vs Foothill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts
Walnut Creek · Charter high · Grades 6–12
285 students
Foothill Middle
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Contra Costa School of Performing Arts Walnut Creek, California | Foothill Middle Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #515 of 1,343 | #90 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #10171 of 16,910 | #1705 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 43.1).
- •Foothill Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 49%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 29.1%).
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 25.8).
- •Foothill Middle is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 285.
- •Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is a charter school while Foothill Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Contra Costa School of Performing Arts better than Foothill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 43.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Contra Costa School of Performing Arts and Foothill Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts: 285. Foothill Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Contra Costa School of Performing Arts and Foothill Middle rank in California?
Contra Costa School of Performing Arts is 515th of 1,343 and Foothill Middle is 90th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).