Serving 572 students in grades 6-8, Foothills Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 572 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Foothills Middle School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
572 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Foothills Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Foothills Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#999 out of 2113 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
9%
Hispanic
46%
26%
Black
n/a
5%
White
48%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
4%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foothills Middle School's ranking?
Foothills Middle School is ranked #999 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Foothills Middle School often compared to?
Foothills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cashmere Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Foothills Middle School?
572 students attend Foothills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Foothills Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Foothills Middle School?
Foothills Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Foothills Middle School offer ?
Foothills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Foothills Middle School part of?
Foothills Middle School is part of Wenatchee School District.
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