At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
1,005
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
8%-56.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Foothill Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Walnut Creek, California. The school enrolls 1,005 students. It is part of the Mt. Diablo Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Serves a relatively affluent student body
8% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 65% state average)
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictMt. Diablo Unified
County6013
CityWalnut Creek
ZIP94598
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID062637003947
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,005
White45.8%
Hispanic / Latino15.4%
Black / African American0.3%
Asian16.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races21.7%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
45.8%
Hispanic
15.4%
Black
0.3%
Asian
16.6%
Two+
21.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.