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400 N. Brea Blvd.
Brea, CA 92821
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
:
9/
10
Top 20%
Tel: (714) 990-7500
Serving 893 students in grades 7-8,Brea Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CAMath Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brea Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Brea Junior High School's student population of 893 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
893 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Brea Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brea Junior High School is 0.71, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#654 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
29%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.71
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Brea-Olinda Unified School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brea Junior High School's ranking?
Brea Junior High School is ranked #654 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Brea Junior High School?
893 students attend Brea Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Brea Junior High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brea Junior High School?
Brea Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brea Junior High School offer ?
Brea Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Brea Junior High School part of?
Brea Junior High School is part of Brea-Olinda Unified School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brea Junior High School is Brea Canyon High (Continuation School) (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Beechwood Elementary School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Falcon Of Science And Technology (0.6 miles away)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Falcon Of Science And Technology
(Math: 72% | Reading: 73% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: K-6 | 520 students 0.6 miles 650 N. Apricot
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-3908
0.6
K-6
520
Laurel Elementary Magnet Sch Of Innovation And Career Explr
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-6 | 427 students 0.6 miles 200 S. Flower Ave.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2520
0.6
K-6
427
Mariposa Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Grades: K-6 | 579 students 0.6 miles 1111 W. Mariposa Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-4916
0.6
K-6
579
Bousd Online Academy
Grades: K-6 | 118 students 0.7 miles 1 Civic Center Cir., Level 2
Brea, CA 92822
(714) 990-7533
0.7
K-6
118
Arovista Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Grades: K-6 | 385 students 1.2 miles 900 Eadington Dr.
Brea, CA 92821
(714) 529-2185
1.2
K-6
385
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Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 893 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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