Foothills Middle School

Summary:

Foothills Middle School is a public middle school in Wenatchee, Washington, serving 578 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wenatchee School District, which is ranked 156 out of 247 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Foothills Middle School has a relatively balanced racial composition, with 48.1% White and 47.06% Hispanic students, which differs from nearby schools like Pioneer Middle School and Orchard Middle School, which have higher Hispanic student populations. Academically, Foothills performs better than the Wenatchee School District average but lags behind the state average in many subjects, with significant performance gaps between different student groups. The school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $9,953 in 2019-2020 to $16,338 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.

Foothills Middle School's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 162 out of 512 in 2018-2019 to 251 out of 535 in 2023-2024, suggesting the school is not keeping pace with improvements in other middle schools across the state. The school generally outperforms nearby schools like Pioneer Middle School and Orchard Middle School in academic metrics, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Icicle River Middle School and Cashmere Middle School. The significant performance gaps between different student groups at Foothills Middle School suggest the school may need to focus more on addressing the needs of underperforming student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1410 Maple St
       Wenatchee, WA  98801


(509) 664-8961

District: Wenatchee School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 535 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,338 Help


Students who attend Foothills Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wenatchee High School

Feeder schools for Foothills Middle School:

Elementary:    John Newbery Elementary
    Lewis And Clark Elementary School
    Sunnyslope Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.1%
Hispanic:
47.1%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Foothills Middle School ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wenatchee School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.48. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (48.1%), Hispanic (47.1%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Wenatchee School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Foothills Middle School is 15.2. 1 middle schools in the Wenatchee School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Foothills Middle School is $16,338. 1 middle schools in the Wenatchee School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Foothills Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Foothills Middle School 251st of 535 Washington public middle schools. (See Foothills Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Wenatchee School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Wenatchee School District 156th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Foothills Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 71.62 103rd 421 75.5%
2005 75.75 90th 425 78.8%
2006 65.18 141st 449 68.6%
2007 65.54 134th 463 71.1%
2008 68.61 119th 466 74.5%
2009 63.56 147th 476 69.1%
2010 59.57 178th 483 63.1%
2011 55.30 216th 492 56.1%
2012 58.14 191st 497 61.6%
2013 58.17 202nd 498 59.4%
2015 52.54 200th 445 55.1%
2016 41.41 259th 443 41.5%
2017 47.62 228th 435 47.6%
2018 55.71 186th 437 57.4%
2019 64.53 162nd 512 68.4%
2021 44.89 276th 529 47.8%
2022 50.53 226th 541 58.2%
2023 54.53 210th 539 61.0%
2024 49.48 251st 535 53.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.27 36th 135 73.3%
2019 33.25 64th 100 36.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.51 166th 268 38.1%
2019 51.93 71st 231 69.3%
2021 36.82 125th 210 40.5%
2022 28.98 141st 199 29.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 53.56 188th 448 58.0%
2021 25.48 371st 458 19.0%
2022 32.03 341st 475 28.2%
2023 45.11 240th 463 48.2%
2024 34.46 302nd 455 33.6%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.85 9th 43 79.1%
2019 66.98 7th 39 82.1%
2021 29.91 30th 38 21.1%
2022 30.79 24th 36 33.3%
2023 58.64 12th 36 66.7%
2024 32.18 20th 29 31.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.88 11th 33 66.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.80 171st 376 54.5%
2019 64.20 146th 452 67.7%
2021 51.47 204th 469 56.5%
2022 58.03 170th 479 64.5%
2023 59.48 170th 464 63.4%
2024 55.33 191st 464 58.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.69 160th 371 56.9%
2019 62.16 145th 453 68.0%
2021 38.85 281st 476 41.0%
2022 43.61 252nd 480 47.5%
2023 48.20 208th 470 55.7%
2024 43.10 250th 466 46.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.20 138th 344 59.9%
2021 26.33 260th 353 26.3%
2022 27.69 264th 360 26.7%
2023 42.79 176th 336 47.6%
2024 26.81 258th 344 25.0%
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Rank History for White students at Foothills Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.28 86th 325 73.5%
2019 81.11 70th 470 85.1%
2021 69.44 119th 480 75.2%
2022 80.44 77th 488 84.2%
2023 71.67 113th 488 76.8%
2024 73.70 102nd 486 79.0%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Foothills Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 401 0 15 70 5 n/a n/a 0 491
1995 445 0 17 103 7 n/a n/a 0 572
1996 445 0 17 103 7 n/a n/a 0 572
1997 471 0 18 116 8 n/a n/a 0 613
1998 482 1 16 127 7 n/a n/a 0 633
1999 482 1 12 100 7 n/a n/a 0 602
2000 451 2 9 89 7 n/a n/a 0 558
2001 448 0 8 106 4 n/a n/a 0 566
2002 480 0 8 107 10 n/a n/a 0 605
2003 480 0 8 107 10 n/a n/a 0 605
2004 450 0 11 103 11 n/a n/a 0 575
2005 437 0 12 137 8 n/a n/a 0 594
2006 433 2 19 141 6 n/a n/a 6 607
2007 411 6 15 149 4 n/a n/a 7 592
2008 391 4 10 156 4 n/a n/a 6 571
2009 380 4 11 165 3 n/a n/a 7 570
2010 386 6 15 174 3 n/a n/a 0 584
2011 376 2 13 208 1 2 15 0 617
2012 376 3 13 208 2 2 17 0 621
2013 360 7 10 223 1 2 16 0 619
2014 345 4 11 225 0 2 21 0 608
2015 340 4 12 227 1 0 24 0 608
2016 347 2 11 242 1 0 22 0 625
2017 309 3 9 250 1 0 15 0 587
2018 313 1 13 261 1 0 15 0 604
2019 292 1 13 263 2 0 16 0 587
2020 307 4 11 280 2 1 17 0 622
2021 271 5 8 252 1 1 12 0 550
2022 263 4 6 253 2 0 12 1 541
2023 278 1 9 272 2 0 15 1 578

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Foothills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 491 22.3 22.0 n/a
1995 572 22.1 25.9 n/a
1996 572 22.1 25.9 n/a
1997 613 24.2 25.3 n/a
1998 633 29.8 21.2 n/a
1999 602 29.7 20.3 n/a
2000 558 27.3 20.4 n/a
2001 566 26.4 21.4 n/a
2002 605 27.6 21.9 29.8
2003 605 27.6 21.9 29.8
2004 575 27.0 21.3 31
2005 594 26.6 22.3 36.7
2006 607 28.0 21.7 42.3
2007 592 28.7 20.6 37.3
2008 571 27.8 20.5 40.2
2009 570 27.8 20.5 41.6
2010 584 26.8 21.7 41.3
2011 617 27.7 22.2 45.2
2012 621 28.9 21.4 46.9
2013 619 27.7 22.3 49.1
2014 608 n/a n/a 51.8
2015 608 29.0 20.9 51.6
2016 625 30.0 20.8 54.6
2017 587 29.6 19.8 45.5
2018 604 33.2 18.1 50
2019 587 33.8 17.3 51.4
2020 622 33.5 18.5 50.6
2021 550 33.3 16.5 48.7
2022 541 35.1 15.3 49.9
2023 578 37.8 15.2 54.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Foothills Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 491 22.3 22.0 n/a
1995 572 22.1 25.9 n/a
1996 572 22.1 25.9 n/a
1997 613 24.2 25.3 n/a
1998 633 29.8 21.2 n/a
1999 602 29.7 20.3 n/a
2000 558 27.3 20.4 n/a
2001 566 26.4 21.4 n/a
2002 605 27.6 21.9 29.8
2003 605 27.6 21.9 29.8
2004 575 27.0 21.3 31
2005 594 26.6 22.3 36.7
2006 607 28.0 21.7 42.3
2007 592 28.7 20.6 37.3
2008 571 27.8 20.5 40.2
2009 570 27.8 20.5 41.6
2010 584 26.8 21.7 41.3
2011 617 27.7 22.2 45.2
2012 621 28.9 21.4 46.9
2013 619 27.7 22.3 49.1
2014 608 n/a n/a 51.8
2015 608 29.0 20.9 51.6
2016 625 30.0 20.8 54.6
2017 587 29.6 19.8 45.5
2018 604 33.2 18.1 50
2019 587 33.8 17.3 51.4
2020 622 33.5 18.5 50.6
2021 550 33.3 16.5 48.7
2022 541 35.1 15.3 49.9
2023 578 37.8 15.2 54.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Foothills Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201896.9%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.0%98.5%97.5%98.5%98.0%98.5%97.5%
201997.4%0.0%0.5%0.0%2.1%99.5%99.5%99.0%99.0%98.5%99.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201997.8%0.0%0.2%1.7%99.0%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.7%98.8%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Foothills Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $934 (6.2%) $14,015 (93.8%) $14,949
2020 $989 (9.9%) $8,964 (90.1%) $9,953
2021 $797 (5.4%) $14,073 (94.6%) $14,871
2022 $1,390 (8.5%) $14,948 (91.5%) $16,338

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Foothills Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 162nd of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 539 Middle schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Foothills Middle School)5949.5
 9.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wenatchee School District)4939.9
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Foothills Middle School)41.228.7
 12.5%
   6th Grade Math (Wenatchee School District)32.823.3
 9.5%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Foothills Middle School)6953.6
 15.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wenatchee School District)63.743.9
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Foothills Middle School)54.537.6
 16.9%
   7th Grade Math (Wenatchee School District)42.126.1
 16%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Foothills Middle School)71.853
 18.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wenatchee School District)57.244.3
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Foothills Middle School)57.443.7
 13.8%
   8th Grade Math (Wenatchee School District)38.328.2
 10.1%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Foothills Middle School)61.253.3
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Wenatchee School District)47.238.8
 8.4%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Foothills Middle School)66.652
 14.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wenatchee School District)54.244.2
 10%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Foothills Middle School)51.136.5
 14.7%
   All Grades Math (Wenatchee School District)3829.5
 8.5%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Foothills Middle School)61.253.3
 7.9%
   All Grades Science (Wenatchee School District)4441.5
 2.5%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students587578
 1.5%
African American11
American Indian22
Asian139
 30.8%
Hispanic263272
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White292278
 4.8%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.4%54.8%
 3.4%


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Foothills Middle School ranks 251st of 535 Washington middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Foothills Middle School usually go on to attend Wenatchee High School

Students at Foothills Middle School are 48% White, 47% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended Foothills Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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