Below Average
#8157 of 9,539 schools in CA
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Elementary School · Upland Unified · Upland, CA
An Upland Unified elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1245 Veterans Ct., Upland, CA 91786
- Math 31% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,186/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Upland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,961
Median home value
$607,100
Median rent
$1,923/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
44.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91786; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Sierra Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 418 | Compare → |
| Upland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 415 | Compare → |
| Valle Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 449 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Upland Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #13 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,897NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is listed in Upland Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is a public elementary school in Upland, CA, part of Upland Unified, serving approximately 543 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #8,157 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation
What grades does Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation serve?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation rank in CA?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation ranks #8,157 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation a charter school?
No, Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation a Title I school?
No, Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation?
72.2% of students at Foothill Knolls Academy of Innovation qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 543
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (909) 949-7740
- Area population (ZIP 91786)
- 55,519
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91786; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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