Howard Pence Elementary vs Montgomery Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 618 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Pence Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
419 students
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
| Measure | Howard Pence Elementary San Diego, California | Montgomery Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3965 of 5,693 | #781 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #42687 of 50,301 | #12453 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 419 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 419 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 21% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 23.4).
- •Howard Pence Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 21%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 71.8%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.6).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 419.
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 Howard Pence Elementary better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Middle ranks higher (27.2 vs 23.4 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 Howard Pence Elementary and Montgomery Middle?
About 618 m in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Pence Elementary: 419. Montgomery Middle: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Pence Elementary and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Howard Pence Elementary is 3965th of 5,693 and Montgomery Middle is 781st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).