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New Brighton Middle

Soquel Union Elementary · Santa Cruz County · 250 Washburn Avenue, Capitola, CA 95010-3799

(831) 464-5660 · www.nbms.suesd.org

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8/10
#390
Rank 390 out of 1,315
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #381 · 71st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #429 · 67th percentile
Science8/10 · #346 · 74th percentile

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School Overview

Tucked into the laid-back beach community of Capitola, New Brighton Middle sits in one of Santa Cruz County's more desirable pockets, where redwood-lined neighborhoods meet easy access to the coast. The school lands solidly in the top third statewide, with particularly strong science scores that feel fitting for a community surrounded by the natural beauty of Monterey Bay. Families drawn to a smaller, community-rooted district who want solid academics without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of bigger suburban schools will find a lot to like here.

Student Demographics

550 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
307 (56%)
Hispanic
190 (35%)
Multiple Races
34 (6%)
Other
19 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners68 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged179 (33%)
Students with Disabilities72 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

585
Enrollment
28.4
Teachers (FTE)
20.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.9
Administrators (FTE)
20
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 Programs6/10 · #574 · 58th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found