- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · San Diego, CA
Montgomery Middle
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063864006487
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #18 of 37
- middle schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.7:1
- students per teacher
- 70.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Middle ranks #18 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006487 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Montgomery Middle held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 063864006487 · San Diego, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 23.7:1 · 70.4% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Montgomery Middle held near 735 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.1 → 33.9 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
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school 734
Montgomery Middle
734 students
What this shows Montgomery Middle reports 734 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 | 23.7:1 | ▲ 10% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.4% | ▲ 27% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.7:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
70.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
23.7:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 69% in California - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
32.6%
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
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 184 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 88.3%
Asian 6.1%
African American 2.5%
White 1.5%
Two or More 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Montgomery Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in San Diego
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Valley Middle
Standard public school
1,503 students 24.6:1 students per teacher
Bernardo Heights Middle
Standard public school
1,487 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Marshall Middle
Standard public school
1,390 students 27.3:1 students per teacher
Mesa Verde Middle
Standard public school
1,178 students 28.7:1 students per teacher
Black Mountain Middle
Standard public school
1,077 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Lewis Middle
Standard public school
1,013 students 25.3:1 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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Middle
How many students attend Montgomery Middle?
Montgomery Middle has 734 students enrolled. It is a middle school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 730 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Middle is 23.7:1, which is 10% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 51% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Middle?
70.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 88.3% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Middle?
Montgomery Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Middle ranks #18 of 37 middle schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Montgomery Middle, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.