- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Cajon, CA
Montgomery Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060681000622
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 6
- middle schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for California
- 78.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Middle has class sizes larger than 75% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Cajon Valley Union · California
NCES ID 060681000622 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+37 students YoY
Montgomery Middle held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+37 students YoY 060681000622 · El Cajon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
929 enr · 24.4:1 · 78.1% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students)
Montgomery Middle held near 868 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.2 → 37.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsdale Midd
Hillsdale Middle
1,481 students
- Naranca Elemen
Naranca Elementary
985 students
- Cajon Valley M
Cajon Valley Middle
942 students
- This school
Montgomery Middle
929 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
878 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary
766 students
What this shows Montgomery Middle reports 929 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Middle compares
Montgomery Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.4:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.1% | ▲ 41% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 929 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
929
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 75% in California - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
33.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino 31.1%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 5.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Montgomery Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cajon Valley Union reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Naranca Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cajon Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in El Cajon
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hillsdale Middle
Standard public school
1,481 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Cajon Valley Middle
Standard public school
942 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Greenfield Middle
Standard public school
730 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Los Coches Creek Middle
Standard public school
518 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Eje Middle Academy
Standard public school
254 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~929 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Middle
How many students attend Montgomery Middle?
Montgomery Middle has 929 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 831 (2022-23) → 868 (2023-24), nearly flat (+37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Middle is 24.4:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Middle?
78.1% of students at Montgomery Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Middle?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Middle is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Middle?
Montgomery Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montgomery Middle rank among middle schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Middle ranks #6 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cajon Valley Union?
Besides Montgomery Middle, Cajon Valley Union also operates Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students), Naranca Elementary (985 students), and Cajon Valley Middle (942 students). See the Cajon Valley Union district page for the complete list.