Carson Elementary vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
337 students
| Measure | Carson Elementary San Diego, California | Montgomery Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4528 of 5,693 | #919 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45638 of 50,301 | #13510 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 86.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 23% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 18.7).
- •Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.8%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 25.8).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 337 students compared with 336.
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 Carson Elementary better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Middle ranks higher (21.6 vs 18.7 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 Carson Elementary and Montgomery Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elementary: 336. Montgomery Middle: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elementary and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Carson Elementary is 4528th of 5,693 and Montgomery Middle is 919th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).