Bret Harte Middle vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 720 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Middle
Oakland · Public middle · Grades 6–9
337 students
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Middle Oakland, California | Montgomery Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1035 of 1,334 | #919 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14156 of 15,369 | #13510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 337 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 23% |
| city | Oakland | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 17.6).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on math proficiency (23% vs 13%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 18%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 92.6%).
- •Bret Harte Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 19.8).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bret Harte Middle better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Middle ranks higher (21.6 vs 17.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bret Harte Middle and Montgomery Middle?
About 720 km in a straight line, between Oakland and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Middle: 337. Montgomery Middle: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Middle and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Middle is 1035th of 1,334 and Montgomery Middle is 919th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).