Lewis H. Britton Middle School

80 W. Central Ave.
Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Lewis H. Britton Middle School serves 695 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Lewis H. Britton Middle School's student population of 695 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
695 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Lewis H. Britton Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
36%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
41%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
59%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
27%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Lewis H. Britton Middle School?
695 students attend Lewis H. Britton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Lewis H. Britton Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 22:1.
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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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 695 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 41%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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