Montgomery Middle vs Smythe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
734 students
Smythe Elementary
San Ysidro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
534 students
| Measure | Montgomery Middle San Diego, California | Smythe Elementary San Ysidro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #781 of 1,334 | #3975 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12453 of 15,369 | #42720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 734 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 30% |
| city | San Diego | San Ysidro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 23.4).
- •Smythe Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 65%).
- •Montgomery Middle does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.3).
- •Montgomery Middle is the larger school with 734 students compared with 534.
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 Montgomery Middle better than Smythe Elementary?
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 Montgomery Middle and Smythe Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Ysidro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Middle: 734. Smythe Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Middle and Smythe Elementary rank in California?
Montgomery Middle is 781st of 1,334 and Smythe Elementary is 3975th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).