Hollenbeck Middle vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 183 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollenbeck Middle
Los Angeles · Public middle · Grades 6–8
927 students
Montgomery Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Hollenbeck Middle Los Angeles, California | Montgomery Middle El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 1,334 | #1090 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12052 of 15,369 | #14439 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 927 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 927 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Los Angeles | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollenbeck Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 16.0).
- •Hollenbeck Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Hollenbeck Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.9% vs 96%).
- •Hollenbeck Middle does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.1).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 927.
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 Hollenbeck Middle better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hollenbeck Middle ranks higher (29.3 vs 16.0 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 Hollenbeck Middle and Montgomery Middle?
About 183 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollenbeck Middle: 927. Montgomery Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollenbeck Middle and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Hollenbeck Middle is 736th of 1,334 and Montgomery Middle is 1090th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).