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William B. Bristow Middle

Brentwood Union Elementary · Contra Costa County · 855 Minnesota Avenue, Brentwood, CA 94513-1802

(925) 513-6460 · www.brentwood.k12.ca.us

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7/10
#512
Rank 512 out of 1,315
Top 39%
English Language Arts7/10 · #520 · 61st percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #545 · 59th percentile
Science7/10 · #522 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bristow Middle sits in Brentwood, one of the faster-growing corners of the East Bay where newer subdivisions meet open farmland and the pace of life feels a bit more relaxed than closer-in suburbs. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a reasonable fit for families who want a stable, community-rooted middle school experience without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of hyper-competitive districts. For parents moving to Brentwood for the newer housing and bigger yards, Bristow offers a grounded transition into the middle school years with consistent performance across English, math, and science.

Student Demographics

1,136 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
398 (35%)
White
373 (33%)
Multiple Races
99 (9%)
Asian
82 (7%)
African American
80 (7%)
Filipino
59 (5%)
Other
45 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners131 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged471 (41%)
Students with Disabilities185 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,223
Enrollment
51.2
Teachers (FTE)
23.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #341 · 75th percentile

133 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found