Serving 363 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 363 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (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
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School's student population of 363 students has grown by 91% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
2022
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Motto
Every day we provide each and every student the quality instruction and equitable support required to thrive in the 21st century.
School Rankings
Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6762 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
21:1
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
20%
5%
White
24%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 #6762 out of 9,523 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 King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle School, Kipp San Francisco Bay Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
363 students attend Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Brown Jr. (Willie L) Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% 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 21:1.
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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