Enrollment
1,016
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.2:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.3%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William J Montford Iii Middle School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at William J Montford Iii Middle School
William J Montford Iii Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Tallahassee, Florida, enrolling 1,016 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.2:1 is larger than about 91% of Florida schools and 36% above the 17.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.3% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 1,016 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 3,996 Florida schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 388 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #374, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 508 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Leon also operates Lawton Chiles High School (1,881 students) and Lincoln High School (1,822 students) alongside William J Montford Iii Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How William J Montford Iii Middle School compares
William J Montford Iii Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,180
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Leon, which includes William J Montford Iii Middle School.
$10,180
Per student
-9%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 39.3%
Federal 18.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,016 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is William J Montford Iii Middle School a good school?
William J Montford Iii Middle School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Florida schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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