John J. Montgomery Elementary School vs. James Franklin Smith Elementary School
Should you attend John J. Montgomery Elementary School or James Franklin Smith Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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James Franklin Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 534 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John J. Montgomery Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 622 students in grades Kindergarten-6, James Franklin Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
534 students
622 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4598 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#218 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
85%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
93
83
Grade 1 Students
57
81
Grade 2 Students
70
72
Grade 3 Students
72
88
Grade 4 Students
83
99
Grade 5 Students
80
103
Grade 6 Students
79
96
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
44%
76%
% Hispanic
49%
10%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
8%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
