Evelyn Hanshaw Middle vs Foothills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 468 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
Foothills Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
| Measure | Evelyn Hanshaw Middle Modesto, California | Foothills Middle Arcadia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1280 of 1,334 | #80 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15164 of 15,369 | #1567 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 81% |
| city | Modesto | Arcadia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 9.1).
- •Foothills Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 15%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 21%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 93.2%).
- •Evelyn Hanshaw Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.2).
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 Evelyn Hanshaw Middle better than Foothills Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 9.1 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 Evelyn Hanshaw Middle and Foothills Middle?
About 468 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Arcadia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle: 650. Foothills Middle: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Evelyn Hanshaw Middle and Foothills Middle rank in California?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is 1280th of 1,334 and Foothills Middle is 80th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).