William B. Bristow Middle School

William B. Bristow Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
855 Minnesota Ave,  Brentwood, CA
Brentwood Union Elementary School District
3.3
3.3
1,236 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jon Ovick
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
23:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
4%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
16%
State Average
17.9%
Science
10.4%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
761:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.4%
Female
46.6%
White
36.5%
Hispanic
34.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.9%
Two or more races
10.8%
Black
5.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.3 2 Reviews
4.0 Middle School Student
5/7/2018
The School was overall nice, but just like all other schools, it had its issues. The main problem is the administration, it is poorly structured and executed.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 11 Reviews
1.0 other
6/18/2025
I just got out of Bristow middle school and what I can say is that its not a good school. Teachers are rude, the rules are not even good, bad at keep kids safe and calm. now onto my own time at Bristow, I am a sped kid and while I was in sped, they treated me like I was a dog and same with the other...
1.0 other
10/24/2024
Too much fights and bullying and the administration handles it HORRIBLY. This school isn't even safe I saw someone nearly get tazed here one time. Please don't go here im begging you
1.0 student
8/19/2024
this school isnt great. LOTS OF BULLYING
1.0 parent
3/8/2024
Fights and bullying seem to be allowed at this school. Staff and teachers do not care.

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William B. Bristow Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Brentwood, CA, in the Brentwood neighborhood, and is served by the Brentwood Union Elementary School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 1,236 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 52% are proficient in reading. William B. Bristow Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $826,986. Discover additional schools in the area, like Independence High School, Liberty High School, Heritage High School, and more. Learn more about what Brentwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near William B. Bristow Middle School.

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