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Corona Foothills Middle School

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Corona Foothills Middle School ranks 61 st of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

61^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 552 Arizona Middle Schools

Better than 89% of Arizona middle schools

Summary

Corona Foothills Middle School is a public middle school in Corona de Tucson, Arizona, serving 596 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Vail Unified District, which is ranked 61 out of 289 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Corona Foothills Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Arizona, with a statewide ranking between 39-132 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly higher than the state and district averages across all grade levels and subjects, particularly in English Language Arts, where 62-72% of students are proficient or better compared to 40-42% for the state. The school also excels in serving diverse student populations, often ranking in the top 25 middle schools in the state for African American, Hispanic, and Multi-racial students, as well as for English Language Learners and students with special needs.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Corona Foothills Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution. For example, the nearby Rincon Vista Middle School and Desert Sky Middle School, which are also part of the Vail Unified District, have lower statewide rankings and test scores compared to Corona Foothills. In contrast, middle schools in the Sunnyside Unified District, such as Apollo Middle School and Challenger Middle School, have significantly lower academic performance and rankings compared to Corona Foothills Middle School.

619

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$5,912

Per pupil spending ?

19.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

16705 S Houghton Rd
Corona de Tucson, AZ 85641-2157

(520) 879-3500

District: Vail Unified District

Students who attend Corona Foothills Middle School usually attend:

High:	Andrada Polytechnic High School
	Cienega High School
	Empire High School

Feeder schools for Corona Foothills Middle School:

Elementary:	Ocotillo Ridge Elementary
	Sycamore Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.8%

Hispanic:

33.0%

Two or more races:

7.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 91st percentile in 2015 → 89th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arizona average (62% vs 34% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 11% of Arizona middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Vail Unified District

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school62%

District avg55%

Arizona avg34%

61^st of 552

Arizona public middle schools ?

Top 11%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 4Middle Schools in the Vail Unified District

61^st of 289Vail Unified District among Arizona districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	85.2	61 of 552	88.9%	★★★★☆
2024	89.1	50 of 550	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	39 of 854	95.4%	★★★★★
2022	87.7	48 of 605	92.1%	★★★★★
2021	80.5	132 of 832	84.1%	★★★★☆
2019	86.2	67 of 605	88.9%	★★★★☆
2018	88.3	63 of 711	91.1%	★★★★★
2017	91.0	47 of 695	93.2%	★★★★★
2016	92.3	39 of 677	94.2%	★★★★★
2015	88.1	46 of 521	91.2%	★★★★★
2014	89.1	51 of 690	92.6%	★★★★★
2013	84.8	68 of 787	91.4%	★★★★★
2012	85.3	65 of 772	91.6%	★★★★★
2011	90.7	32 of 685	95.3%	★★★★★
2010	91.7	28 of 692	96.0%	★★★★★
2009	90.5	27 of 663	95.9%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	92.0	11 of 400	97.3%	★★★★★
2022	72.9	25 of 129	80.6%	★★★★☆
2021	80.7	38 of 573	93.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	16.8	231 of 247	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	39.0	271 of 404	32.9%	★★☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	98.6	1 of 145	99.3%	★★★★★
2021	61.1	25 of 606	95.9%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	78.5	57 of 395	85.6%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	43 of 386	88.9%	★★★★☆
2023	93.4	31 of 806	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	84.7	42 of 494	91.5%	★★★★★
2021	78.8	131 of 820	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	84.4	50 of 466	89.3%	★★★★☆
2018	92.1	28 of 624	95.5%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	85.5	34 of 345	90.1%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	26 of 329	92.1%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	23 of 760	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	82.5	48 of 392	87.8%	★★★★☆
2021	85.9	54 of 802	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	90.4	29 of 387	92.5%	★★★★★
2018	91.3	21 of 543	96.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	55 of 344	84.0%	★★★★☆
2024	83.8	28 of 320	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	30 of 717	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	77.7	56 of 369	84.8%	★★★★☆
2018	86.6	41 of 503	91.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	76.3	62 of 379	83.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.7	40 of 370	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	91.1	47 of 810	94.2%	★★★★★
2022	80.4	53 of 476	88.9%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	136 of 818	83.4%	★★★★☆
2019	78.9	70 of 435	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	80.5	101 of 617	83.6%	★★★★☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	75.0	11 of 110	90.0%	★★★★★
2022	70.2	16 of 68	76.5%	★★★★☆
2021	50.0	71 of 143	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.2	1 of 5	80.0%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	76.2	4 of 23	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	90.8	11 of 384	97.1%	★★★★★
2022	84.5	14 of 211	93.4%	★★★★★
2021	64.0	167 of 650	74.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2023	37.5	187 of 363	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	65.2	86 of 789	89.1%	★★★★☆
2018	71.2	22 of 178	87.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arizona percentile	Rating
2025	71.1	60 of 277	78.3%	★★★★☆
2024	78.1	45 of 288	84.4%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	44 of 675	93.5%	★★★★★
2022	80.3	41 of 446	90.8%	★★★★★
2021	67.6	200 of 780	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	74.1	68 of 337	79.8%	★★★★☆
2018	80.8	55 of 436	87.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2023)99th percentile+4 vs school

African American (2023)97th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)90th percentile~ school

Military Connected (2023)90th percentile-5 vs school

Female (2025)86th percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2025)84th percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)83rd percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)78th percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2023)48th percentile-47 vs school

Asian (2023)6th percentile-89 vs school

By subject vs Arizona (2024-2025) ?

Science67%+37 vs state

English Language Arts65%+24 vs state

Mathematics56%+28 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, July 28, 2023

This is our second year at this school and it has been nothing less than amazing. My child had some difficulties holding herself accountable and behaving in a middle school setting. At one point I spent the entire school day following my child around from class to class to observe her behavior. I could not have been more impressed with the level of engagement from every teacher as well as every student. All of the teachers as well as the principal were absolutely amazing at rallying around my student all year and helping her grow. She went from being a straight C/D student in the first half of the year to finishing the year with As and a B on the honor roll. Could not be more happy with this school, their incredible staff and student body. Close Quote

by a citizen
Wednesday, November 1, 2017

AS a former student at this school, I warn others: DO NOT GO HERE. This is a TERRIBLE school and learning environment.Teachers are ineffective and treat students unfairly. Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

very nice school i go here Close Quote

Schools Near Corona Foothills Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)					AASA Mathematics (2025)					AzSCI Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	AzSCI Science 5th Grade	AzSCI Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Corona Foothills Middle School	Public	6-8	16705 S Houghton Rd	Corona de Tucson	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-3500	619	31	19.7		339 (54.8%)	22 (3.6%)	204 (33.0%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (7.3%)	85.2	61^st of 552 public middle schools	88.9%		89.1	50^th of 550 public middle schools	90.9%	11			62.0	62.0	72.0			52.0	46.0	70.0		67.0	$5,912	$35	$26	$95	$5,647	$205	$5,852
Old Vail Middle School	Public	6-8	13299 E Colossal Cave Rd	Vail	85641	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-2400	811	40	20.3		419 (51.7%)	26 (3.2%)	277 (34.2%)	6 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	78 (9.6%)	68.6	141^st of 552 public middle schools	74.5%		74.2	116^th of 550 public middle schools	78.9%	25			56.0	58.0	54.0			49.0	35.0	42.0		49.0	$5,515	$70	$123	$262	$5,068	$255	$5,323
Desert Sky Middle School	Public	6-8	9850 E Rankin Loop	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-2700	743	37	20.3		288 (38.8%)	32 (4.3%)	328 (44.1%)	16 (2.2%)	7 (0.9%)	5 (0.7%)	67 (9.0%)	75.6	106^th of 552 public middle schools	80.8%		78.8	91^st of 550 public middle schools	83.5%	15			58.0	65.0	61.0			47.0	40.0	53.0		49.0	$5,733	$76	$232	$383	$5,282	$144	$5,425
Sahuarita Middle School	Public	6-8	350 W Sahuarita Rd	Sahuarita	85629	Pima County	Sahuarita Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 625-3502	498	29	17.2		139 (27.9%)	15 (3.0%)	305 (61.2%)	5 (1.0%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.8%)	32.2	316^th of 552 public middle schools	42.8%		35.2	306^th of 550 public middle schools	44.4%	10			36.0	37.0	33.0			32.0	24.0	20.0		30.0	$5,799	$457	$28	$942	$5,043	$271	$5,314
Rincon Vista Middle School	Public	6-8	10770 E Bilby Rd	Tucson	85747	Pima County	Vail Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(520) 879-3200	712	35	20.5		291 (40.9%)	43 (6.0%)	291 (40.9%)	21 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	61 (8.6%)	71.4	126^th of 552 public middle schools	77.2%		77.1	105^th of 550 public middle schools	80.9%	21			55.0	67.0	54.0			42.0	46.0	42.0		50.0	$5,380	$50	$06	$105	$5,141	$184	$5,324
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School	Public	5-8	5385 E Littletown Rd	Tucson	85756	Pima County	Sunnyside Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 545-4900	435	22	19.4		26 (6.0%)	27 (6.2%)	358 (82.3%)	3 (0.7%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	15.7	475^th of 552 public middle schools	13.9%		10.1	522^nd of 550 public middle schools	5.1%	47			25.0	28.0	26.0					12.0		14.0	$7,924	$712	$56	$1,480	$6,594	$562	$7,156
Gallego Intermediate Fine Arts Magnet School	Public	4-8	3700 E Alvord Rd	Tucson	85706	Pima County	Sunnyside Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 545-4700	768	36	21.3		15 (2.0%)	8 (1.0%)	729 (94.9%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	24	384^th of 552 public middle schools	30.4%		17.4	450^th of 550 public middle schools	18.2%	66	45.0	27.0	31.0	46.0	32.0	40.0	37.0	13.0	21.0	16.0	23.0	14.0	$6,089	$470	$14	$955	$5,212	$393	$5,605
Secrist Middle School	Public	6-8	3400 S Houghton Rd	Tucson	85730	Pima County	Tucson Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 731-5300	248	20	12.5		71 (28.6%)	26 (10.5%)	121 (48.8%)	8 (3.2%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.7%)								(n/a)				29.0	30.0									$00			$00
Challenger Middle School	Public	6-8	100 E Elvira Rd	Tucson	85756	Pima County	Sunnyside Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 545-4600	590	30	19.5		21 (3.6%)	21 (3.6%)	508 (86.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	8.3	543^rd of 552 public middle schools	1.6%		6.8	549^th of 550 public middle schools	0.2%	6				13.0	18.0				6.0	7.0		13.0	$6,510	$574	$39	$1,187	$5,393	$504	$5,897
Apollo Middle School	Public	6-8	265 West Nebraska Street	Tucson	85706	Pima County	Sunnyside Unified District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(520) 545-4500	480	33	14.5		7 (1.5%)	6 (1.3%)	442 (92.1%)	1 (0.2%)	19 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	7.8	547^th of 552 public middle schools	0.9%		9.6	529^th of 550 public middle schools	3.8%	18				17.0	17.0				6.0			9.0	$8,739	$942	$65	$1,950	$7,035	$697	$7,732

Frequently Asked Questions about Corona Foothills Middle School

What high school do graduates of Corona Foothills Middle School attend?

Students who attend Corona Foothills Middle School usually go on to attend Andrada Polytechnic High School

How many students attend Corona Foothills Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 619 students attended Corona Foothills Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Corona Foothills Middle School?

Students at Corona Foothills Middle School are 55% White, 33% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.

What district is Corona Foothills Middle School in?

Vail Unified District

Is Corona Foothills Middle School a good school?

Corona Foothills Middle School ranks 61^st of 552 Arizona middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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