Bear River vs New Brighton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 230 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear River
Wheatland · Public middle · Grades 4–8
585 students
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Bear River Wheatland, California | New Brighton Middle Capitola, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 1,334 | #280 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8664 of 15,369 | #4891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 46% |
| city | Wheatland | Capitola |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 45.2).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 41%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 58.8%).
- •Bear River does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.7).
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 Bear River better than New Brighton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 45.2 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 Bear River and New Brighton Middle?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Wheatland and Capitola in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear River: 585. New Brighton Middle: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear River and New Brighton Middle rank in California?
Bear River is 483rd of 1,334 and New Brighton Middle is 280th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).