Middle Schools in Brentwood Union

This analysis covers three middle schools (grades 6-8) within the Brentwood Union School District, a district performing above the state average, where Adams (J. Douglas) Middle stands out as the top performer with the highest academic rankings and lowest chronic absenteeism, while Edna Hill Middle shows the most significant recent improvement and William B. Bristow Middle is the largest by enrollment.

Comparing the schools, Adams (J. Douglas) Middle consistently leads in English, math, and science proficiency, significantly outperforming both district and state averages. Edna Hill Middle has made strong gains, now performing near the district average and excelling particularly in science, despite having a higher rate of chronic absenteeism. William B. Bristow Middle performs closer to the state average, with mathematics being an area for growth, though its English scores are consistent across grade levels.

An interesting finding is that higher spending and a lower student-teacher ratio, as seen at Edna Hill Middle, do not automatically translate to the highest test scores, indicating other factors are at play in student achievement. Overall, families in the Brentwood Union area have access to middle schools that generally outperform California averages, with clear options between consistently high achievement, notable improvement, and the largest program.