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William B. Bristow Middle School vs. Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School

Should you attend William B. Bristow Middle School or Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
William B. Bristow Middle School
855 Minnesota Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School
401 American Ave.
Brentwood, CA 94513
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

William B. Bristow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,236 students in grades 6-8, William B. Bristow 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,119 students in grades 6-8, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,236 students
1,119 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at William B. Bristow Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at William B. Bristow Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at William B. Bristow Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at William B. Bristow Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brentwood Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brentwood Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#3456 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2059 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of William B. Bristow Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in CA)
46%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William B. Bristow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brentwood Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brentwood Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
52%
(Top 50% in CA)
64%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at William B. Bristow Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brentwood Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brentwood Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
37%
(Top 30% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of William B. Bristow Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
417
361
Grade 7 Students
415
376
Grade 8 Students
404
382

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at William B. Bristow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
13%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at William B. Bristow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at William B. Bristow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
6%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at William B. Bristow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
35%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at William B. Bristow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at William B. Bristow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at William B. Bristow Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brentwood Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of William B. Bristow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brentwood Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brentwood Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at William B. Bristow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brentwood Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brentwood Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at William B. Bristow Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brentwood Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adams (J. Douglas) Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brentwood Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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