Serving 363 students in grades 6-8, Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in San Francisco, CA, covering approximately 231.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 10.9 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 42.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School's student population of 363 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
363 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Jr. (Willie L) 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
#6762 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Showing 2009–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hispanic
31%
56%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Black
20%
5%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
24%
20%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 32-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School's ranking?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is ranked #6762 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School often compared to?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School?
363 students attend Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School offer ?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School part of?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School located?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Silver Terrace.
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