J. C. Montgomery

Summary:

J. C. Montgomery is a small public high school located in Hanford, California, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of just 29 students, making it the smallest school in the area by a significant margin.

Despite being part of the Hanford Joint Union High district, J. C. Montgomery struggles across nearly every metric compared to the surrounding schools. The student population is predominantly Hispanic (68.97%), with much lower percentages of other racial groups. Academically, the school ranks in the bottom 2% of California high schools, with 0% proficiency in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. Graduation rates are abysmal, ranging from 25.0% to 41.7% over the past five years, while dropout rates are extremely high, from 35.3% to 58.3%. Chronic absenteeism is also a major issue, reaching as high as 58.3% in recent years.

These challenges may be exacerbated by the school's extremely low enrollment and high poverty rates, with 89.66% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. In contrast, the nearby high schools, such as Hanford High and Lemoore High, have much larger student populations, higher graduation rates, and better academic performance. The stark differences between J. C. Montgomery and the surrounding schools suggest an urgent need for significant intervention and support to improve educational outcomes for the students at this school.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 1450 Forum Dr.
       Hanford, CA  93230-4334


(559) 589-2608

District: Kings County Office of Education

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,809 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  5.5 Help
Number of students:  22

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
68.2%
African American:
27.3%
American Indian:
4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.4% Help


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Compare Details J. C. Montgomery is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2006 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details J. C. Montgomery is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at J. C. Montgomery who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.2%), African American (27.3%), American Indian (4.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at J. C. Montgomery is 5.5. (See more...)
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Compare J. C. Montgomery employs 3.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at J. C. Montgomery is $7,809.
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Rank History for J. C. Montgomery

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 6.56 1741st 1804 3.5%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for J. C. Montgomery

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 13.91 1525th 1653 7.7%
2005 23.94 1239th 1901 34.8%
2006 20.06 1427th 1968 27.5%
2007 17.29 1631st 2063 20.9%
2008 14.99 1752nd 2117 17.2%
2009 26.80 1539th 2238 31.2%
2010 12.74 1918th 2281 15.9%
2011 16.84 1765th 2367 25.4%
2012 12.72 1905th 2354 19.1%
2013 15.60 1858th 2426 23.4%
2015 15.03 1594th 1994 20.1%
2016 9.43 1921st 2039 5.8%
2017 9.67 1870th 2021 7.5%
2023 4.18 2330th 2348 0.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for J. C. Montgomery

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 74 33 5 79 4 n/a n/a 0 195
1989 43 11 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 127
1990 34 27 2 84 1 n/a n/a 0 148
1991 33 34 1 77 0 n/a n/a 0 145
1992 9 14 2 75 2 n/a n/a 0 102
1993 25 12 1 89 2 n/a n/a 0 129
1994 40 29 2 105 3 n/a n/a 0 179
1995 35 19 2 108 4 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 35 19 2 108 4 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 49 17 0 143 18 n/a n/a 0 227
1998 47 23 2 178 12 n/a n/a 0 262
1999 59 31 3 206 15 n/a n/a 0 314
2000 54 22 1 157 6 n/a n/a 1 241
2001 47 29 1 128 4 n/a n/a 0 209
2002 22 15 0 55 4 n/a n/a 0 96
2003 22 15 0 55 4 n/a n/a 0 96
2004 12 12 0 59 5 n/a n/a 10 98
2005 16 15 0 46 0 n/a n/a 10 87
2006 15 6 0 50 4 n/a n/a 5 80
2007 19 15 1 53 2 n/a n/a 4 94
2008 10 9 n/a 49 8 n/a n/a 0 76
2009 8 7 0 46 4 0 5 0 70
2010 2 4 0 55 5 0 1 0 67
2011 9 6 0 64 2 0 1 0 82
2012 10 9 0 70 1 0 1 0 91
2013 6 6 0 42 1 0 1 0 56
2014 2 3 0 42 1 0 2 0 50
2015 2 2 0 35 1 0 2 0 42
2016 3 5 0 31 1 0 1 0 41
2017 8 4 1 38 0 0 3 0 54
2018 5 1 0 33 0 0 2 0 41
2019 4 2 0 26 0 0 2 0 34
2020 2 7 0 19 1 0 2 0 31
2021 0 3 0 13 2 0 1 0 19
2022 1 4 0 17 0 0 1 0 23
2023 1 5 0 20 1 0 2 0 29
2024 0 6 0 15 1 0 0 0 22

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at J. C. Montgomery

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 12.0 16.2 n/a
1989 127 11.0 11.5 n/a
1990 148 9.7 15.2 n/a
1991 145 10.7 13.5 n/a
1992 102 10.9 9.3 n/a
1993 129 11.8 10.9 0
1994 179 13.8 13.0 0
1995 168 12.8 13.1 0
1996 168 12.8 13.1 0
1997 227 14.0 16.2 0
1998 262 18.0 14.6 0
1999 314 19.0 16.5 0
2000 241 15.0 16.1 0
2001 209 13.0 16.1 0
2002 96 12.0 8.0 96.9
2003 96 12.0 8.0 96.9
2004 98 13.0 7.5 108
2005 87 10.0 8.7 109.1
2006 80 5.0 16.0 102.7
2007 94 5.0 18.8 101.1
2008 76 6.0 12.7 96.1
2009 70 4.0 14.0 95.7
2010 67 6.0 11.1 89.6
2011 82 n/a n/a 95.1
2012 91 5.0 18.2 n/a
2013 56 4.0 14.0 39.3
2014 50 3.0 16.6 62
2015 42 3.0 14.0 50
2016 41 3.0 13.6 48.8
2017 54 3.0 18.0 94.4
2018 41 3.0 13.6 92.7
2019 34 3.0 11.3 91.2
2020 31 n/a n/a 90.3
2021 19 3.0 6.3 84.2
2022 23 2.0 11.5 87
2023 29 3.0 9.5 89.7
2024 22 3.9 5.5 86.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio J. C. Montgomery

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 195 12.0 16.2 n/a
1989 127 11.0 11.5 n/a
1990 148 9.7 15.2 n/a
1991 145 10.7 13.5 n/a
1992 102 10.9 9.3 n/a
1993 129 11.8 10.9 0
1994 179 13.8 13.0 0
1995 168 12.8 13.1 0
1996 168 12.8 13.1 0
1997 227 14.0 16.2 0
1998 262 18.0 14.6 0
1999 314 19.0 16.5 0
2000 241 15.0 16.1 0
2001 209 13.0 16.1 0
2002 96 12.0 8.0 96.9
2003 96 12.0 8.0 96.9
2004 98 13.0 7.5 108
2005 87 10.0 8.7 109.1
2006 80 5.0 16.0 102.7
2007 94 5.0 18.8 101.1
2008 76 6.0 12.7 96.1
2009 70 4.0 14.0 95.7
2010 67 6.0 11.1 89.6
2011 82 n/a n/a 95.1
2012 91 5.0 18.2 n/a
2013 56 4.0 14.0 39.3
2014 50 3.0 16.6 62
2015 42 3.0 14.0 50
2016 41 3.0 13.6 48.8
2017 54 3.0 18.0 94.4
2018 41 3.0 13.6 92.7
2019 34 3.0 11.3 91.2
2020 31 n/a n/a 90.3
2021 19 3.0 6.3 84.2
2022 23 2.0 11.5 87
2023 29 3.0 9.5 89.7
2024 22 3.9 5.5 86.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for J. C. Montgomery

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,809

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on J. C. Montgomery

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students3429
 14.7%
African American25
 150%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic2620
 23.1%
Pacific Islander00
White41
 75%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.2%89.7%
 1.5%


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Students at J. C. Montgomery are 68% Hispanic, 27% African American, 5% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 22 students attended J. C. Montgomery.


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