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1570 Melody Lane, El Cajon, CA 92019-2015
Summary
Montgomery Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 3rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 18.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 8.2% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 18.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 8.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,168/1,204 (3rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,170/1,204 (3rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 929 |
| Low-Income Students | 872 (93.9%) |
| English Learners | 410 (44.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.6 points from last year and rose 0.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 16.9% to 20.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,168 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.2-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
3.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 27.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 10% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 6% to 7%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.5% to 9.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,170 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 2.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 12.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Montgomery Middle compare within the district?
Montgomery Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Cajon Valley Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Montgomery Middle ranks No. 1,168 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,170 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Montgomery Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math among 6 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 17.8% meet the reading standard and 8.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Montgomery Middle compare with other schools in El Cajon?
Montgomery Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in El Cajon with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CajonHow does Montgomery Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Montgomery Middle is No. 71 in reading and No. 72 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Montgomery MiddleThis school | 8.2% | 18.7% |
| Cajon Valley Middle | 12.1% | 17.7% |
| EJE Middle Academy | 18.9% | 41.3% |
