Eagle Peak Montessori vs Foothill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eagle Peak Montessori
Walnut Creek · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
301 students
Foothill Middle
Walnut Creek · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students
| Measure | Eagle Peak Montessori Walnut Creek, California | Foothill Middle Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #947 of 5,693 | #90 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12937 of 50,301 | #1705 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 1,005 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 1,005 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 30.1 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 67.7).
- •Foothill Middle does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Eagle Peak Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 8.4%).
- •Foothill Middle does better on students per teacher (25.8 vs 30.1).
- •Foothill Middle is the larger school with 1,005 students compared with 301.
- •Eagle Peak Montessori 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 Eagle Peak Montessori better than Foothill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Middle ranks higher (78.6 vs 67.7 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 Eagle Peak Montessori and Foothill Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eagle Peak Montessori: 301. Foothill Middle: 1,005. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eagle Peak Montessori and Foothill Middle rank in California?
Eagle Peak Montessori is 947th of 5,693 and Foothill Middle is 90th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).