Montgomery Middle School in El Cajon, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Montgomery Middle School is a suburban public school in El Cajon, California that is part of Cajon Valley Union School District. It serves 868 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 22.3:1. Its teachers have had 18 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

868 Students

39 Teachers

1570 Melody Ln

El Cajon, CA 92019 View local requests

Evidence-based impact

Inspire teachers to stay in the classroom and boost student achievement.¹

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Montgomery Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Montgomery Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

41%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Montgomery Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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