Serving 160 students in grades 6-8, Brentwood Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 160 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Brentwood Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Saint Louis, MO, encompassing approximately 2.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brentwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brentwood Middle School's student population of 160 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
160 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1920
School Calendar
School Motto
Passion. Purpose. Pathways for Success.
School Rankings
Brentwood Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brentwood Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#140 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
57%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brentwood Middle School's ranking?
Brentwood Middle School is ranked #140 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Brentwood Middle School often compared to?
Brentwood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Middle School, Ritenour Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Brentwood Middle School?
160 students attend Brentwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Brentwood Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brentwood Middle School?
Brentwood Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Brentwood Middle School offer ?
Brentwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brentwood Middle School part of?
Brentwood Middle School is part of Brentwood School District.
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