Foothill Elementary vs Sierra Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothill Elementary
Prather · Public elementary · Grades K–6
609 students
Sierra Junior High
Tollhouse · Public middle · Grades 7–8
184 students
| Measure | Foothill Elementary Prather, California | Sierra Junior High Tollhouse, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2316 of 5,693 | #412 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30023 of 50,301 | #7558 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 609 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Prather | Tollhouse |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 42.9).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Sierra Junior High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Sierra Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 50.6%).
- •Sierra Junior High does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.0).
- •Foothill Elementary is the larger school with 609 students compared with 184.
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 Foothill Elementary better than Sierra Junior High?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Junior High ranks higher (50.5 vs 42.9 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 Foothill Elementary and Sierra Junior High?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Prather and Tollhouse in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothill Elementary: 609. Sierra Junior High: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothill Elementary and Sierra Junior High rank in California?
Foothill Elementary is 2316th of 5,693 and Sierra Junior High is 412th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).