Foothills Middle vs Monroe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
Monroe Elementary
Monrovia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
| Measure | Foothills Middle Arcadia, California | Monroe Elementary Monrovia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 1,334 | #2098 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1567 of 15,369 | #27484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 650 | 452 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 452 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 45% |
| city | Arcadia | Monrovia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 46.6).
- •Foothills Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 45%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 62.8%).
- •Monroe Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.2).
- •Foothills Middle is the larger school with 650 students compared with 452.
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 Foothills Middle better than Monroe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 46.6 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 Foothills Middle and Monroe Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Monrovia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Middle: 650. Monroe Elementary: 452. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Middle and Monroe Elementary rank in California?
Foothills Middle is 80th of 1,334 and Monroe Elementary is 2098th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).