William J Montford Iii Middle School (Ranked Top 20% for 2026)

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Top 20%

Serving 934 students in grades 6-8, William J Montford Iii Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).

The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 934 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
: Top 20% in FL
: 83% (Top 5%)
: 66% (Top 30%)
: 57% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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William J Montford Iii Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 20%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

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William J Montford Iii Middle School's student population of 934 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	William J Montford Iii Middle School
6	344
7	310
8	280

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Total Students

934 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School
2023	921
2022	917
2021	983
2020	1,067
2019	1,067
2018	1,066
2017	1,066
2016	1,021
2015	1,046
2014	1,085
2013	1,124
2012	1,126
2011	1,119
2010	1,030
2009	652

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

47 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School
2023	43
2022	48
2021	49
2020	49
2019	49
2018	50
2017	50
2016	49
2015	52
2014	57
2013	58
2012	59
2011	57
2010	53
2009	37

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Last Day of School

Mon. May 25, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

William J Montford Iii Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of William J Montford Iii Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (FL)

#440 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School
2023	#440
2022	#638
2021	#466
2019	#271
2018	#301
2017	#255
2016	#246
2015	#260
2013	#404
2012	#374
2011	#396

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83%

52%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	83%	52%	53%
2022	74%	52%	52%
2021	72%	48%	48%
2019	85%	59%	61%
2018	84%	58%	60%
2017	85%	57%	61%
2016	83%	54%	60%
2015	83%	53%	59%
2013	75%	58%	62%
2012	76%	57%	62%
2011	84%	68%	72%

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66%

52%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2022	66%	52%	53%
2021	69%	52%	53%
2019	77%	56%	58%
2018	75%	55%	60%
2017	74%	54%	58%
2016	74%	52%	58%
2015	72%	53%	58%
2014	75%	58%	62%
2013	75%	58%	61%
2012	74%	57%	61%
2011	82%	62%	66%

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57%

52%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2022	57%	52%	52%
2021	67%	51%	51%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	21:1	17:1	17:1
2022	19:1	16:1	17:1
2021	20:1	16:1	17:1
2020	22:1	16:1	17:1
2019	22:1	16:1	17:1
2018	21:1	16:1	17:1
2017	21:1	15:1	17:1
2016	21:1	16:1	17:1
2015	20:1	16:1	16:1
2014	19:1	15:1	16:1
2013	19:1	15:1	16:1
2012	19:1	15:1	16:1
2011	20:1	15:1	16:1
2010	20:1	15:1	16:1
2009	18:1	14:1	13:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	3%	3%	4%
2022	2%	3%	5%
2021	3%	3%	4%
2020	3%	3%	5%
2019	3%	3%	5%
2018	3%	4%	3%
2017	3%	4%	3%
2016	3%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	4%
2014	3%	3%	4%
2013	3%	3%	4%
2012	4%	3%	4%
2011	4%	3%	4%
2010	4%	4%	5%
2009	4%	4%	5%

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Hispanic

10%

37%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	10%	37%	10%
2022	9%	36%	9%
2021	7%	35%	8%
2020	6%	34%	6%
2019	6%	34%	6%
2018	5%	32%	6%
2017	5%	32%	6%
2016	4%	32%	5%
2015	4%	31%	5%
2014	4%	30%	5%
2013	5%	29%	5%
2012	4%	29%	5%
2011	4%	28%	5%
2010	5%	27%	5%
2009	4%	26%	4%

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Black

15%

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	14%	21%	45%
2022	15%	21%	45%
2021	15%	22%	46%
2020	14%	22%	46%
2019	14%	22%	46%
2018	16%	22%	47%
2017	16%	22%	47%
2016	17%	23%	47%
2015	16%	23%	46%
2014	14%	23%	43%
2013	15%	23%	43%
2012	15%	23%	42%
2011	15%	23%	41%
2010	14%	24%	42%
2009	13%	24%	42%

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White

66%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	67%	35%	36%
2022	69%	36%	36%
2021	70%	36%	37%
2020	73%	37%	39%
2019	73%	37%	39%
2018	73%	39%	41%
2017	73%	39%	41%
2016	72%	39%	41%
2015	74%	40%	42%
2014	75%	41%	45%
2013	74%	42%	46%
2012	74%	42%	47%
2011	75%	43%	47%
2010	77%	45%	48%
2009	79%	46%	49%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	6%	4%	5%
2022	5%	4%	5%
2021	5%	4%	5%
2020	4%	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%	4%
2018	3%	3%	3%
2017	3%	3%	3%
2016	4%	3%	3%
2015	4%	3%	3%
2014	4%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.53

0.70

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	0.52	0.70	0.66
2022	0.50	0.70	0.66
2021	0.48	0.70	0.65
2020	0.45	0.70	0.63
2019	0.45	0.70	0.63
2018	0.44	0.70	0.61
2017	0.44	0.70	0.61
2016	0.45	0.70	0.61
2015	0.43	0.70	0.60
2014	0.42	0.69	0.61
2013	0.43	0.69	0.61
2012	0.43	0.69	0.61
2011	0.43	0.69	0.61
2010	0.39	0.69	0.59
2009	0.38	0.69	0.58

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

21%

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	20%	49%	44%
2022	21%	50%	45%
2021	24%	50%	43%
2020	19%	50%	40%
2019	19%	50%	40%
2018	18%	53%	42%
2017	18%	53%	42%
2016	18%	48%	42%
2015	18%	53%	36%
2014	19%	52%	37%
2013	14%	51%	40%
2012	14%	50%	41%
2011	13%	49%	38%
2010	12%	45%	35%
2009	11%	40%	34%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	William J Montford Iii Middle School	Florida	Leon School District
2023	1%	4%	1%
2022	1%	3%	2%
2021	4%	4%	1%
2020	3%	6%	1%
2019	3%	6%	1%
2018	2%	5%	1%
2017	2%	5%	1%
2015	2%	5%	2%
2014	4%	6%	3%
2013	4%	7%	4%
2012	3%	7%	5%
2011	5%	7%	6%
2010	3%	9%	5%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Leon School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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What is William J Montford Iii Middle School's ranking?

William J Montford Iii Middle School is ranked #440 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.

What schools are William J Montford Iii Middle School often compared to?

William J Montford Iii Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerlake Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).

How many students attend William J Montford Iii Middle School?

934 students attend William J Montford Iii Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of William J Montford Iii Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of William J Montford Iii Middle School?

William J Montford Iii Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does William J Montford Iii Middle School offer ?

William J Montford Iii Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is William J Montford Iii Middle School part of?

William J Montford Iii Middle School is part of Leon School District.

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