Serving 672 students in grades 6-8, Brownell 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 34% (which is equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 672 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brownell Middle serves the west part of Gilroy, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone lying about 3.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brownell Middle School's student population of 672 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
672 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1949
School Motto
Once a Bruin, always a Bruin!
School Rankings
Brownell Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownell Middle School is 0.47, which is less 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
#3754 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
15%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bruins
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownell Middle School's ranking?
Brownell Middle School is ranked #3754 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brownell Middle School often compared to?
Brownell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Solorsano Middle School, South Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brownell Middle School?
672 students attend Brownell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Brownell Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brownell Middle School?
Brownell Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brownell Middle School offer ?
Brownell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brownell Middle School part of?
Brownell Middle School is part of Gilroy Unified School District.
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