Serving 1,197 students in grades 6-8, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,197 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Adams (J. Douglas) Middle serves the west part of Brentwood, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 39.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's student population of 1,197 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,197 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is 0.78, 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
#1689 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
12%
Hispanic
23%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School's ranking?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is ranked #1689 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School often compared to?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William B. Bristow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School?
1,197 students attend Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 11% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School offer ?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School part of?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School is part of Brentwood Union School District.
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