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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). 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
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
William B. Bristow Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,236 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 65%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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