Adams (J. Douglas) Middle vs William B. Bristow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,197 students
William B. Bristow Middle
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,223 students
| Measure | Adams (J. Douglas) Middle Brentwood, California | William B. Bristow Middle Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 1,334 | #410 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5427 of 15,369 | #7539 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,197 | 1,223 |
| Enrollment | 1,197 | 1,223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 44% |
| city | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams (J. Douglas) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 50.6).
- •Adams (J. Douglas) Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 44%).
- •Adams (J. Douglas) Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Adams (J. Douglas) Middle does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 24.5).
- •William B. Bristow Middle is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 1,197.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Adams (J. Douglas) Middle better than William B. Bristow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Adams (J. Douglas) Middle ranks higher (60.2 vs 50.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Adams (J. Douglas) Middle and William B. Bristow Middle?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle: 1,197. William B. Bristow Middle: 1,223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams (J. Douglas) Middle and William B. Bristow Middle rank in California?
Adams (J. Douglas) Middle is 307th of 1,334 and William B. Bristow Middle is 410th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).