John J. Montgomery Elementary School

2010 Daniel Maloney Dr.
San Jose, CA 95121
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John J. Montgomery Elementary School's student population of 534 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
534 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

John J. Montgomery Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John J. Montgomery Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4598 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of John J. Montgomery Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John J. Montgomery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John J. Montgomery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of John J. Montgomery Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
44%
12%
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Hispanic
49%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John J. Montgomery Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John J. Montgomery Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of John J. Montgomery Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John J. Montgomery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John J. Montgomery Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is John J. Montgomery Elementary School's ranking?
John J. Montgomery Elementary School is ranked #4598 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend John J. Montgomery Elementary School?
534 students attend John J. Montgomery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John J. Montgomery Elementary School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J. Montgomery Elementary School?
John J. Montgomery Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
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.
In what neighborhood is John J. Montgomery Elementary School located?
John J. Montgomery Elementary School is located in the Brigadoon neighborhood of San Jose, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Brigadoon.

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.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Malia Franco

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 534 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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