Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate vs Foothill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 599 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate
Santa Ana · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
Foothill Middle
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate Santa Ana, California | Foothill Middle Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #698 of 1,334 | #90 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11667 of 15,369 | #1705 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,005 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 1,005 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 68% |
| city | Santa Ana | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 31.3).
- •Foothill Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 37%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 45%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 82%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.8).
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 Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate better than Foothill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 31.3 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 Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate and Foothill Middle?
About 599 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate: 1,005. Foothill Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate and Foothill Middle rank in California?
Douglas MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate is 698th of 1,334 and Foothill Middle is 90th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).