Very Good
#3392 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Foothill Ranch Middle
Middle School · Twin Rivers Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Twin Rivers Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
5001 Diablo Dr., Sacramento, CA 95842
- Math 14% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foothill Ranch Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothill Ranch Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), 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
$67,170
Median home value
$367,500
Median rent
$1,545/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
49.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95842; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Sacramento Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 329 | Compare → |
| Community Collaborative CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 699 | Compare → |
| Community Outreach AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,797 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Twin Rivers Unified
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #9 of 43
- District spending per student
- $19,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foothill Ranch Middle is listed in Twin Rivers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothill Ranch Middle
Foothill Ranch Middle is a public middle school in Sacramento, CA, part of Twin Rivers Unified, serving approximately 493 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,392 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothill Ranch Middle
What grades does Foothill Ranch Middle serve?
Foothill Ranch Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Foothill Ranch Middle?
Foothill Ranch Middle has an enrollment of approximately 493 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothill Ranch Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothill Ranch Middle is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothill Ranch Middle rank in CA?
Foothill Ranch Middle ranks #3,392 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Foothill Ranch Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothill Ranch Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Ranch Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothill Ranch Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foothill Ranch Middle a charter school?
No, Foothill Ranch Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothill Ranch Middle a Title I school?
No, Foothill Ranch Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothill Ranch Middle?
94.1% of students at Foothill Ranch Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 493
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (916) 566-3440
- Area population (ZIP 95842)
- 35,031
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
Official sources & links
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 95842; 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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