Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
| Measure | Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary San Diego, California | Montgomery Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2553 of 5,693 | #781 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #31994 of 50,301 | #12453 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 396 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 21% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.9 vs 27.2).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 21%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 43%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 72.5%).
- •Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 21.6).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 396.
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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary ranks higher (39.9 vs 27.2 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 Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Montgomery Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary: 396. Montgomery Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary is 2553rd of 5,693 and Montgomery Middle is 781st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).