Meridian 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.
Meridian Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Montgomery Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
929 students
| Measure | Meridian Elementary El Cajon, California | Montgomery Middle El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5264 of 5,693 | #1090 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48689 of 50,301 | #14439 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 570 | 929 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 929 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.2% | 93.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 12.5).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Meridian Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.2% vs 93.9%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 23.8).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 929 students compared with 570.
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 Meridian Elementary better than Montgomery Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Middle ranks higher (16.0 vs 12.5 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 Meridian Elementary and Montgomery Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meridian Elementary: 570. Montgomery Middle: 929. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meridian Elementary and Montgomery Middle rank in California?
Meridian Elementary is 5264th of 5,693 and Montgomery Middle is 1090th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).