Foothills Middle School vs John Newbery Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Middle School
Wenatchee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
567 students
John Newbery Elementary
Wenatchee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
| Measure | Foothills Middle School Wenatchee, Washington | John Newbery Elementary Wenatchee, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 363 | #768 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5981 of 15,369 | #26675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 567 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.2% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 43% |
| city | Wenatchee | Wenatchee |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothills Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 47.7).
- •Foothills Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 43%).
- •Foothills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 58.2%).
- •John Newbery Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.6).
- •Foothills Middle School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 437.
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 School better than John Newbery Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothills Middle School ranks higher (57.6 vs 47.7 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 School and John Newbery Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Wenatchee and Wenatchee in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Middle School: 567. John Newbery Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Middle School and John Newbery Elementary rank in Washington?
Foothills Middle School is 157th of 363 and John Newbery Elementary is 768th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).