William B. Bristow Middle

www.brentwood.k12.ca.us

1,223 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

William B. Bristow Middle School, located in Brentwood, California, is a key part of the Brentwood Union School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school. The campus is known for its commitment to fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development, encouraging students to engage in a wide array of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports that help build a well-rounded school experience.

The school emphasizes a collaborative community culture, prioritizing strong communication between faculty, students, and parents. By utilizing modern instructional strategies and a robust curriculum, Bristow Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond. Through its dedication to academic excellence and character building, the school remains a pillar of the Brentwood community, consistently striving to ensure that every student feels valued, challenged, and prepared for future success.

1,223

Total Students

50.8

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William B. Bristow Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	411
Hispanic	425
Black	87
Asian	144
Two or More	143
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
425 (34.8%)
White
411 (33.7%)
Asian
144 (11.8%)
Two or More
143 (11.7%)
Black
87 (7.1%)
American Indian
5 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Brentwood Union
Phone:	(925)513-6460
Website:	http://www.brentwood.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 394

Grade 7 410

Grade 8 419