Serving 1,236 students in grades 6-8, William B. Bristow Middle 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 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B. Bristow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William B. Bristow Middle School's student population of 1,236 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Mascot
Bears
School Rankings
William B. Bristow Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B. Bristow Middle School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3287 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
33%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
35%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bears
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B. Bristow Middle School's ranking?
William B. Bristow Middle School is ranked #3287 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are William B. Bristow Middle School often compared to?
William B. Bristow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, Edna Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William B. Bristow Middle School?
1,236 students attend William B. Bristow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of William B. Bristow Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B. Bristow Middle School?
William B. Bristow Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William B. Bristow Middle School offer ?
William B. Bristow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is William B. Bristow Middle School part of?
William B. Bristow Middle School is part of Brentwood Union School District.
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