Foothill Ranch Middle School

2026-2027

School Fact Sheet

To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day

School Highlights

We are committed to providing students and parents with an academically rigorous and relevant curriculum that will prepare students for high school and beyond. We teach students to become independent thinkers who can problem-solve, analyze and evaluate across social and academic areas. We are an inclusive school that embraces all types of learners and promotes academic and social equity for all.

All classrooms are equipped with SMART MX Interactive whiteboards, document cameras, and speaker systems
Quarterly awards for academics
Collegiate visits - AVID students visit college campuses
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) is a behavior intervention program that allows staff to reward students for being safe, responsible, and respectful. This encourages better grades and attitudes. Reward trip examples include: the movies, Scandia, Golfland Sunsplash, and more.

Awards and Notable Accomplishments

Foothill Ranch Middle School has long supported student success through a variety of academic opportunities and targeted interventions. These interventions are offered both during the school day and after school to help students meet their academic goals and reach their full potential.

2024 Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Silver Recognition
Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) department offerings including beginning and advanced band, choir, and art
Certified Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program

Academics and Enrichment Programs

Elective classes: Beginning and Advanced Art, Beginning and Advanced Band, Choir, Spanish, Digital Media, and Student Leadership
UC Davis Early Academic Outreach Program (EAOP)
National Certified Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) program elective class and college field trips
Workability Program for Special Education students
The Center before and after-school learning program
Software programs to support learning in all subjects such as i-Ready, IXL, Edpuzzle, and more
Black Student Union (BSU), Game On, Art Club, Anime Club, Kitchen Club, Club Live, Chess Club and more offered during lunch and after school
Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)
Athletic mentoring
Before and after-school tutoring
Educational field trips for all students

Excellence in Education

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on the Cycle of Continuous Improvement
Targeted professional development
Accelerated 7th grade math and 8th grade IM1Math (8th grade students earn high school math credit)