William B. Bristow Middle

William B. Bristow Middle operates as a well-populated 6-8 campus in Brentwood, California, overseen by Brentwood Union. Current enrollment sits at 1,223 students spanning grades 6 through 8. By comparison, California's public schools average about 659 students each, so William B. Bristow Middle sits 86% above that benchmark.

William B. Bristow Middle is one of 12 schools operated by Brentwood Union, a district that instructs 9,932 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, William B. Bristow Middle lists that 35% of students identify as Hispanic, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups. Beyond that, the school logs 34% White, 12% Asian, 12% multiracial, 7% Black.

In terms of school funding signals, The school lists 51 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 24.1:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 20.7:1 average.

Across the wider county, community-level numbers for Contra Costa County indicate median household earnings sit near $127,229, roughly 45% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Contra Costa County's 280 public schools (combined enrollment of about 167,423 students), William B. Bristow Middle is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Brentwood Elementary, roughly 0.8 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The school occupies a residential site.

Over the past 7-year window. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at William B. Bristow Middle has ticked up 5%, going from 1,165 students in 2018 to 1,223 in 2025. The White share of enrollment ticked down from 48% to 34% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the William B. Bristow Middle community share and discuss classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. The community welcomes input from current and former families.