Serving 257 students in grades 6-8, Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School's student population of 257 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6081 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
33%
55%
Black
22%
5%
White
18%
21%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School's ranking?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is ranked #6081 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School often compared to?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy, King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School?
257 students attend Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School offer ?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School part of?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is part of San Francisco Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School located?
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is located in the Silver Terrace neighborhood of San Francisco, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Silver Terrace.
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