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315 Poplar Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95062-1131
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
61.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 46.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 61.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 297/1,204 (75th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 305/1,204 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 409 |
| Low-Income Students | 162 (39.6%) |
| English Learners | 57 (13.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.1 points from last year and rose 15.7 points over the full period. Math rose 7.3 points from last year and rose 9.6 points over the full period.
•Math +9.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 55.7% to 67.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 36.4-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 27% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.3% to 50.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 34.3-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Branciforte Middle compare within the district?
Branciforte Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 6–8 schools in Santa Cruz City High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Branciforte Middle rank in California?
Branciforte Middle ranks No. 297 of 1,204 in reading and No. 305 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Branciforte Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 2 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 40.0% meet the reading standard and 27.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Branciforte Middle compare with other schools in Santa Cruz?
Branciforte Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Santa Cruz with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa CruzHow does Branciforte Middle compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Branciforte Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 6–8 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Branciforte MiddleThis school | 46.9% | 61.0% |
| Mission Hill Middle | 46.5% | 57.9% |
| Shoreline Middle | 32.5% | 48.5% |
