Serving 538 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John J. Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Math Proficiency: 35%
- Reading Proficiency: 36%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
John J. Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 538 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of John J. Montgomery Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)36%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
48%
12%
Hispanic
44%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
3%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are John J. Montgomery Elementary School often compared to?
John J. Montgomery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cadwallader Elementary School, James Franklin Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend John J. Montgomery Elementary School?
538 students attend John J. Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of John J. Montgomery Elementary School students are Asian, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Montgomery Elementary School?
John J. Montgomery Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does John J. Montgomery Elementary School offer ?
John J. Montgomery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John J. Montgomery Elementary School part of?
John J. Montgomery Elementary School is part of Evergreen Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 5/11/2018
I went there last year now I`m in 7th grade.It`s a good school and you can make many friends just like mine and, even my sibling goes there.
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