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#4180 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
Montgomery Middle
Middle School · San Diego Unified · San Diego, CA
A San Diego Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2470 Ulric St., San Diego, CA 92111
- Math 19% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Montgomery Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
83.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Montgomery 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 San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,081
Median home value
$754,300
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
43.4%
Homeownership
53.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego Center for Children AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | 2–12 | 0.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| San Diego County CourtEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 224 | Compare → |
| San Diego County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 467 | Compare → |
| Riley/new DawnEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 164 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Diego Unified
- Schools in district
- 175
- Rank in district
- #99 of 174
- District spending per student
- $20,828NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Montgomery Middle is listed in San Diego Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Montgomery Middle
Montgomery Middle is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of San Diego Unified, serving approximately 342 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,180 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Montgomery Middle
What grades does Montgomery Middle serve?
Montgomery Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Montgomery Middle?
Montgomery Middle has an enrollment of approximately 342 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Middle is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Montgomery Middle rank in CA?
Montgomery Middle ranks #4,180 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Montgomery Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Montgomery Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Montgomery Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Montgomery Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Montgomery Middle a charter school?
No, Montgomery Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Montgomery Middle a Title I school?
No, Montgomery Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Montgomery Middle?
83.6% of students at Montgomery 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 342
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.6%
- Phone
- (858) 397-6600
- Area population (ZIP 92111)
- 45,888
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 92111; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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