Mary Casey Black Elementary vs William B. Bristow Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Casey Black Elementary
Brentwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
680 students
William B. Bristow Middle
Brentwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,223 students
| Measure | Mary Casey Black Elementary Brentwood, California | William B. Bristow Middle Brentwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2727 of 5,693 | #410 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #33521 of 50,301 | #7539 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 680 | 1,223 |
| Enrollment | 680 | 1,223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| city | Brentwood | Brentwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William B. Bristow Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 37.7).
- •William B. Bristow Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •William B. Bristow Middle does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •William B. Bristow Middle does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.2).
- •William B. Bristow Middle is the larger school with 1,223 students compared with 680.
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 Mary Casey Black Elementary better than William B. Bristow Middle?
On the Success Index (US), William B. Bristow Middle ranks higher (50.6 vs 37.7 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 Mary Casey Black Elementary and William B. Bristow Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Brentwood and Brentwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Casey Black Elementary: 680. William B. Bristow Middle: 1,223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Casey Black Elementary and William B. Bristow Middle rank in California?
Mary Casey Black Elementary is 2727th of 5,693 and William B. Bristow Middle is 410th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).