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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Branciforte Middle

Santa Cruz City High · Santa Cruz County · 315 Poplar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1131

(831) 429-3883 · b40.sccs.net/

8/10
#380
Rank 380 out of 1,315
Top 29%
English Language Arts7/10 · #396 · 70th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #395 · 70th percentile
Science8/10 · #349 · 74th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Branciforte Middle sits in the heart of Santa Cruz, a city where surf culture, redwood forests, and a strong sense of community all blend together in a way that's pretty hard to replicate anywhere else. The school lands solidly in the top third statewide, with particularly strong science scores that feel right at home in a coastal town where the natural world is literally in your backyard. Families who are drawn to Santa Cruz for its laid-back but intellectually curious vibe — think weekend farmers markets, beach days, and science fairs — will likely find Branciforte a comfortable fit for their middle schooler.

Student Demographics

385 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
178 (46%)
White
167 (43%)
Multiple Races
19 (5%)
Asian
7 (2%)
African American
7 (2%)
Other
7 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners111 (29%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged161 (42%)
Students with Disabilities76 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

409
Enrollment
23
Teachers (FTE)
17.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.9
Administrators (FTE)
17
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #152 · 89th percentile

230 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found