Brentwood Union School District
School District · Brentwood, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
9,751
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 3 mid
Enrollment
9,751
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.2:1
Evaluating Brentwood Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Brentwood Union as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Marsh Creek Elementary
Brentwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Adams (j. Douglas) Middle
Brentwood · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mary Casey Black Elementary
Brentwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#337 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,910
$2,737 vs California median
District size
9,751 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Brentwood Union ranks #337 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Brentwood Union's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Marsh Creek Elementary (7.4/10), Adams (j. Douglas) Middle (7.1/10), and Mary Casey Black Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.4/10 despite 22% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Brentwood Union schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.2 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Brentwood Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Brentwood Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marsh Creek Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Adams (j. Douglas) Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Mary Casey Black Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Garin Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Ron Nunn Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Loma Vista Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | R. Paul Krey Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Edna Hill Middle | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Pioneer Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Brentwood Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brentwood Union
Brentwood Union is a Brentwood, California school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 9,751 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.2:1. District-level spending was $14,910 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Brentwood Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Marsh Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Brentwood Union students show an average math proficiency of 52.5% and ELA proficiency of 58.2%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Brentwood Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brentwood Union with test data.
Schools in Brentwood Union
11 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Brentwood
- Total Enrollment
- 9,751
- Teachers (FTE)
- 403
- District spending per student
- $14,910NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brentwood Union?
Brentwood Union has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brentwood Union?
The average composite rating for Brentwood Union is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Brentwood Union?
Brentwood Union's district-level spending was $14,910 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brentwood Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brentwood Union is 24.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brentwood Union?
Marsh Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Brentwood Union with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Brentwood Union?
Across schools in Brentwood Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 52.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brentwood Union compare to other districts in California?
Brentwood Union has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 52.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 58.2%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateOther School Districts in CA
Compare Brentwood Union with neighboring districts in the state.
- Los Angeles Unified (785)
- San Diego Unified (175)
- San Francisco Unified (113)
- Fresno Unified (101)
- Long Beach Unified (82)
- Oakland Unified (82)
- San Bernardino City Unified (76)
- Sacramento City Unified (73)
- San Juan Unified (68)
- Elk Grove Unified (67)
- Garden Grove Unified (66)
- Capistrano Unified (59)
- Stockton Unified (54)
- West Contra Costa Unified (54)
- Corona-norco Unified (53)
- Mt. Diablo Unified (52)
- Santa Ana Unified (52)
- Clovis Unified (50)
- Lodi Unified (49)
- Riverside Unified (49)
- Bakersfield City (45)
- Irvine Unified (45)
- Fontana Unified (44)
- Fremont Unified (44)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.