Montgomery Middle

1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019

929 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Montgomery Middle School, located at 1570 Melody Lane in El Cajon, California, is a public school serving students in grades 6–8 within the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. As part of a district that prioritizes the "World of Work" initiative, Montgomery Middle focuses on career-readiness, helping students explore their personal strengths and interests while preparing them for high school and beyond.

The campus environment at Montgomery Middle is designed to be inclusive, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs that encourage student engagement. By focusing on a blend of rigorous core curriculum and holistic support services, the school aims to create a culture of achievement and community pride. Families in the El Cajon area often choose Montgomery for its dedicated teaching staff and its proactive approach to preparing students for the challenges and opportunities of the 21st century.

929

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montgomery Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	289
Black	52
Asian	87
Two or More	54
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	8

White
437 (47.0%)
Hispanic
289 (31.1%)
Asian
87 (9.4%)
Two or More
54 (5.8%)
Black
52 (5.6%)
Pacific Islander
8 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3107
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	929
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	814
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 309

Grade 7 294

Grade 8 326