Foothills Middle vs Monrovia High
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.
Foothills Middle
Arcadia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
650 students
Monrovia High
Monrovia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
| Measure | Foothills Middle Arcadia, California | Monrovia High Monrovia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 1,334 | #457 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #1567 of 15,369 | #9313 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 650 | 1,455 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 1,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 46% |
| city | Arcadia | Monrovia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 46.5).
- •Foothills Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 46%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 63.7%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 25.1).
- •Monrovia High is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 650.
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 Monrovia High?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 46.5 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 Monrovia High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Monrovia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Middle: 650. Monrovia High: 1,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Middle and Monrovia High rank in California?
Foothills Middle is 80th of 1,334 and Monrovia High is 457th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).