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#1016 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 46% in state
Foothills Middle School
Middle School · Wenatchee School District · Wenatchee, WA
A Wenatchee School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1410 MAPLE ST, Wenatchee, WA 98801
- Math 33% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Foothills Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Foothills Middle School 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 42Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,035/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wenatchee), 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
$74,768
Median home value
$429,700
Median rent
$1,200/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98801; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 35 | Compare → |
| Cascade Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Orchard Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Special Education SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–9 | 1.5 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wenatchee School District
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $16,994NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Foothills Middle School is listed in Wenatchee School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Foothills Middle School
Foothills Middle School is a public middle school in Wenatchee, WA, part of Wenatchee School District, serving approximately 572 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Foothills Middle School
What grades does Foothills Middle School serve?
Foothills Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Foothills Middle School?
Foothills Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 572 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Foothills Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Foothills Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Foothills Middle School rank in WA?
Foothills Middle School ranks #1,016 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Foothills Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Foothills Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Foothills Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Foothills Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Foothills Middle School a charter school?
No, Foothills Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Foothills Middle School a Title I school?
No, Foothills Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Foothills Middle School?
57.2% of students at Foothills Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 572
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Chelan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.8%
- Phone
- (509) 664-8961
- Area population (ZIP 98801)
- 44,422
- Area average commute
- 17.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98801; 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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