Bay View Elementary vs Branciforte Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bay View Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Branciforte Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
| Measure | Bay View Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2600 of 5,693 | #344 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #32452 of 50,301 | #6334 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 394 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 41% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branciforte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 39.2).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 35%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 42%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 45.2%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 18.8).
- •Branciforte Middle is the larger school with 409 students compared with 394.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bay View Elementary better than Branciforte Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Branciforte Middle ranks higher (56.0 vs 39.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bay View Elementary and Branciforte Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bay View Elementary: 394. Branciforte Middle: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bay View Elementary and Branciforte Middle rank in California?
Bay View Elementary is 2600th of 5,693 and Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).