Serving 637 students in grades 6-8, Lewis H. Britton 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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: 637 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lewis H. Britton Middle School's student population of 637 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
637 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lewis H. Britton 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 Lewis H. Britton Middle School is 0.56, which is less 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
#5063 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lewis H. Britton Middle School's ranking?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School is ranked #5063 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Lewis H. Britton Middle School often compared to?
Lewis H. Britton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Murphy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Lewis H. Britton Middle School?
637 students attend Lewis H. Britton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lewis H. Britton Middle School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lewis H. Britton Middle School?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Lewis H. Britton Middle School offer ?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lewis H. Britton Middle School part of?
Lewis H. Britton Middle School is part of Morgan Hill Unified School District.
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