- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Tallahassee, FL
William J Montford Iii Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William J Montford Iii Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120111006856
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William J Montford Iii Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Tallahassee · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for Florida
- 20.3%
- free-lunch eligible
William J Montford Iii Middle School has class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William J Montford Iii Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
William J Montford Iii Middle School held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 120111006856 · Tallahassee, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,016 enr · 24.2:1 · 20.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students)
William J Montford Iii Middle School held near 934 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
William J Montford Iii Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lawton Chiles
Lawton Chiles High School
1,881 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,822 students
- Leon High Scho
Leon High School
1,793 students
- James Rickards
James Rickards High School
1,718 students
- Amos P. Godby
Amos P. Godby High School
1,388 students
- This school
William J Montford Iii Middle School
1,016 students
What this shows William J Montford Iii Middle School reports 1,016 students on the CCD universe file.
How William J Montford Iii Middle School compares
William J Montford Iii Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.3% | ▼ 61% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 91% in Florida - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$10,979
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 508 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 72 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.4%
African American 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 2.8%
Largest group: White at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, William J Montford Iii Middle School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Leon reports $10,979 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William J Montford Iii Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Chiles High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leon High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James Rickards High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Amos P. Godby High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William J Montford Iii Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,822
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,793
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 1,388
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~1,016 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about William J Montford Iii Middle School
How many students attend William J Montford Iii Middle School?
William J Montford Iii Middle School has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Tallahassee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 921 (2022-23) → 934 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William J Montford Iii Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William J Montford Iii Middle School is 24.2:1, which is 36% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at William J Montford Iii Middle School?
20.3% of students at William J Montford Iii Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William J Montford Iii Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William J Montford Iii Middle School is White at 67.4% of enrollment, in Tallahassee, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William J Montford Iii Middle School?
William J Montford Iii Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 William J Montford Iii Middle School rank among middle schools in Tallahassee?
By Resource Investment Index, William J Montford Iii Middle School ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Tallahassee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Tallahassee on the city page.
What other schools are in Leon?
Besides William J Montford Iii Middle School, Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students), Lincoln High School (1,822 students), and Leon High School (1,793 students). See the Leon district page for the complete list.