Branciforte Middle vs New Brighton Middle
Branciforte Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.3/10 compared to 7.1/10. In math proficiency, New Brighton Middle leads at 46.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Branciforte Middle
Santa Cruz, CA
8.3/10
Middle School6th – 8th
435 students
New Brighton Middle
Capitola, CA
7.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
611 students
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| Metric | Branciforte Middle | New Brighton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.3 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.2 | 6.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.5 | 8.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.8% | 31.1% |
| Environment Score | 7.9 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #849 of 9,557 | #3,219 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 91th | 66th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Branciforte Middle | New Brighton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 41.0% | 46.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 59.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Branciforte Middle | New Brighton Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 435 | 611 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 19.8:1 | 20.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.8% | 31.1% |
| District | Santa Cruz City High | Soquel Union Elementary |
| City | Santa Cruz | Capitola |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Santa Cruz (95062) | Capitola (95010) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $108,261 | $96,701 |
| Median Home Value | $1,064,600 | $781,900 |
| Median Rent | $2,291 | $2,370 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 50.7% | 46.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 13.1% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 25 min |