Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Lewis H. Britton 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 78% 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: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lewis H. Britton Middle serves the southeastern part of Morgan Hill, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 155.4 square miles. Most students live within a 15-20 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 9.3 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest edge reaching 15.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis H. Britton Middle School's student population of 637 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
637 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
Campus Size
25 acres
School Rankings
Lewis H. Britton 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 Lewis H. Britton Middle School is 0.56, 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
#5063 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
8%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
62%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 10/06/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis H. Britton Middle School's ranking?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School is ranked #5063 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lewis H. Britton Middle School often compared to?
Lewis H. Britton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Murphy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lewis H. Britton Middle School?
637 students attend Lewis H. Britton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lewis H. Britton Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis H. Britton Middle School?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lewis H. Britton Middle School offer ?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lewis H. Britton Middle School part of?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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