William Bristow Middle School in Brentwood, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

William Bristow Middle School is a suburban public school in Brentwood, California that is part of Brentwood Union Elementary School District. It serves 1,236 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 25.2:1. Its teachers have had 36 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Grades 6 - 8

1,236 Students

49 Teachers

855 Minnesota Ave

Brentwood, CA 94513 View local requests

http://www.brentwood.k12.ca.us

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William Bristow Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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William Bristow Middle School Demographics

19%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

51%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

William Bristow Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 20, 2025

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