Foothills Middle vs Sierra Madre Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Sierra Madre Middle
Sierra Madre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
597 students
| Measure | Foothills Middle Arcadia, California | Sierra Madre Middle Sierra Madre, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 1,334 | #243 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1567 of 15,369 | #4430 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 650 | 597 |
| Enrollment | 650 | 597 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.2% | 39.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 57% |
| city | Arcadia | Sierra Madre |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 64.8).
- •Foothills Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 57%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 39.2%).
- •Foothills Middle does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.9).
- •Foothills Middle is the larger school with 650 students compared with 597.
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 Sierra Madre Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Middle ranks higher (79.5 vs 64.8 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 Sierra Madre Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Arcadia and Sierra Madre in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Middle: 650. Sierra Madre Middle: 597. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Middle and Sierra Madre Middle rank in California?
Foothills Middle is 80th of 1,334 and Sierra Madre Middle is 243rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).