Excellent
#1139 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle
Middle School · San Francisco Unified
2055 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
Enrollment
313
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
8.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
313
Student-Teacher
16.5:1
Score
8.3
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#1,139 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#38 of 120
public schools
In district
#37 of 103
San Francisco Unified
Academic growth
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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About Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle
Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle is a public middle school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle serves approximately 313 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,139 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 8.3 · Excellent
- District avg 7.6
- CA avg 6.5
Score Breakdown
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Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle — Students at Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
55.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.8/10.
How Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle Compares
See how Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2055 Silver Ave., San Francisco, CA 94122
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. King Jr. (Martin Luther) Academic Middle (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, KIPP Bayview Academy (rated 3.9/10, 1.2 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$145,717
Median Home Value
$1,507,100
Median Rent
$2,720/mo
Population
57,369
College Educated
62.9%
Homeownership
48.7%
Avg Commute
32.1 min
Poverty Rate
8%
Median Age
42.2
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle
What grades does Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle serve?
Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle?
Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle rank in CA?
Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle ranks #1,139 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle a charter school?
No, Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle a Title I school?
No, Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle?
55.9% of students at Brown Jr. (willie L) Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 55.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.0%
- Phone
- (415) 642-8901
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #37 of 103
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