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William J Montford III Middle School

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William J Montford III Middle School ranks 271 st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

271^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 78% of Florida middle schools

Summary

William J Montford III Middle School is a high-performing public school in Tallahassee, FL, serving 1,016 students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Leon district. This school stands out for its exceptional advanced coursework, with near-perfect proficiency rates in Algebra 1 (99%), Geometry (100%), and Biology 1 (100%)—far exceeding district and state averages. It also excels in foundational math, with 88% of 6th graders and 82% of 7th graders proficient, outperforming nearby schools like R. Frank Nims Middle School and Griffin Middle School, which struggle in these areas. Montford’s low chronic absenteeism rate of 24.2% is significantly better than the district average of 36.8%, and its spending per student ($8,981) is the lowest among local peers, indicating strong operational efficiency.

However, Montford shows a notable dip in 8th-grade math (59% proficient) and science (51% proficient), the latter falling below the state average. This may reflect that top students are taking advanced EOCs, leaving a less advanced cohort for standard tests. Compared to its top competitor, Deerlake Middle School, Montford leads in 6th and 7th grade math and Biology 1, but Deerlake outperforms in 8th-grade science (66% vs. 51%) and English Language Arts. Montford’s state ranking has slipped from 89th in 2016-2017 to 271st currently, though it remains a 4-star school.

For parents, Montford is an excellent choice if your child is strong in math and science and ready for acceleration. Its low absenteeism and efficient spending suggest a focused, well-managed environment. However, if your child needs support in 8th-grade science or English, you may want to explore how the school addresses these areas. Overall, Montford offers a robust academic foundation, especially for students aiming for high school-level coursework early.

1,016

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,981

Per pupil spending ?

19.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5789 Pimlico Dr
Tallahassee, FL 32309

(850) 922-6011

District: Leon

Feeder schools for William J Montford III Middle School:

Elementary:	Desoto Trail Elementary School
	Roberts Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.4%

African American:

11.9%

Hispanic:

11.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 91st percentile in 2016 → 78th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (79% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 22% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Leon

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school79%

District avg61%

Florida avg62%

271^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 22%▼ down 13 pts since 2016

From top 9% (2016) to top 22% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 8Middle Schools in the Leon

39^th of 70Leon among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	74.8	271 of 1216	77.7%	★★★★☆
2025	80.0	209 of 1205	82.7%	★★★★☆
2024	82.1	170 of 1196	85.8%	★★★★☆
2023	84.8	143 of 1177	87.9%	★★★★☆
2022	79.5	212 of 1148	81.5%	★★★★☆
2021	85.1	131 of 1136	88.5%	★★★★☆
2019	88.4	100 of 1099	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	88.5	110 of 1035	89.4%	★★★★☆
2017	89.5	89 of 1031	91.4%	★★★★★
2016	88.3	90 of 997	91.0%	★★★★★
2014	87.7	89 of 999	91.1%	★★★★★
2013	86.7	89 of 956	90.7%	★★★★★
2012	86.8	93 of 897	89.6%	★★★★☆
2011	88.3	69 of 891	92.3%	★★★★★
2010	85.5	89 of 839	89.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Algebra 199%+36 vs state

Civics88%+11 vs state

Math81%+22 vs state

English Language Arts73%+12 vs state

Science51%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
William J Montford III Middle School	Public	6-8	5789 Pimlico Dr	Tallahassee	32309	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6011	1,016	50	20.1	19.4%	685 (67.4%)	121 (11.9%)	113 (11.1%)	28 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (6.8%)	74.8	271^st of 1216 public middle schools	77.7%		80	209^th of 1205 public middle schools	82.7%	62	75.0	75.0	69.0	88.0	82.0	59.0	51.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	88.0	$8,981	$571	$8,410
Swift Creek Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 Pedrick Rd	Tallahassee	32317	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 487-4868	793	43	18.4	28.6%	370 (46.7%)	236 (29.8%)	77 (9.7%)	47 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (7.8%)	64.6	402^nd of 1216 public middle schools	66.9%		66.4	365^th of 1205 public middle schools	69.7%	37	74.0	74.0	67.0	67.0	64.0	53.0	49.0	85.0	100.0	99.0	90.0	$9,415	$550	$8,864
Deerlake Middle School	Public	6-8	9902 Deer Lk W	Tallahassee	32312	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	No	(850) 922-6545	876	43	20.2	15.0%	565 (64.5%)	89 (10.2%)	86 (9.8%)	90 (10.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.1%)	80.6	189^th of 1216 public middle schools	84.5%		81.2	194^th of 1205 public middle schools	83.9%	5	85.0	77.0	70.0	85.0	81.0	65.0	66.0	100.0	100.0	98.0	91.0	$9,672	$561	$9,111
Elizabeth Cobb Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	915 Hillcrest Ave	Tallahassee	32308	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-3364	675	36	18.8	40.1%	181 (26.8%)	365 (54.1%)	53 (7.9%)	29 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.0%)	49.6	628^th of 1216 public middle schools	48.4%		38.7	766^th of 1205 public middle schools	36.4%	138	61.0	65.0	54.0	53.0	60.0	56.0	50.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	78.0	$9,785	$802	$8,983
Raa Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	401 W Tharpe St	Tallahassee	32303	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	No	(850) 488-6287	928	46	20.2	46.8%	231 (24.9%)	535 (57.7%)	70 (7.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.4%)	70 (7.5%)	32.9	875^th of 1216 public middle schools	28.0%		43.8	688^th of 1205 public middle schools	42.9%	187	53.0	58.0	45.0	48.0	61.0	41.0	27.0	90.0	100.0	99.0	78.0	$9,016	$582	$8,434
Griffin Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 Alabama St	Tallahassee	32304	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-8436	457	26	17.5	74.0%	19 (4.2%)	353 (77.2%)	55 (12.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.9%)	12.3	1108^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.9%		9.4	1114^th of 1205 public middle schools	7.6%	6	37.0	35.0	33.0	37.0	36.0	20.0	23.0	69.0		85.0	74.0	$12,347	$2,236	$10,110
Fairview Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3415 Zillah St	Tallahassee	32305	Leon County	Leon	No	Yes	No	Yes	(850) 488-6880	735	41	17.7	50.6%	77 (10.5%)	484 (65.9%)	64 (8.7%)	71 (9.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (5.2%)	46.6	672^nd of 1216 public middle schools	44.7%		27.8	913^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.2%	241	57.0	52.0	57.0	59.0	45.0	55.0	64.0	100.0	95.0	98.0	78.0	$10,436	$1,587	$8,850
R. Frank Nims Middle School	Public	6-8	723 W Orange Ave	Tallahassee	32310	Leon County	Leon	No	No	No	Yes	(850) 488-5960	625	35	17.8	71.8%	36 (5.8%)	475 (76.0%)	78 (12.5%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (4.3%)	7.9	1131^st of 1216 public middle schools	7.0%		17.5	1040^th of 1205 public middle schools	13.7%	91	25.0	31.0	26.0	10.0	24.0	30.0	26.0	42.0	33.0	58.0	45.0	$10,488	$1,740	$8,749

Frequently Asked Questions about William J Montford III Middle School

What is the racial makeup of William J Montford III Middle School?

Students at William J Montford III Middle School are 67% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Is William J Montford III Middle School a good school?

William J Montford III Middle School ranks 271^st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is William J Montford III Middle School in?

Leon

How many students attend William J Montford III Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,016 students attended William J Montford III Middle School.

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