Branciforte Middle vs Brook Knoll Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Branciforte Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
409 students
Brook Knoll Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
498 students
| Measure | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California | Brook Knoll Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,334 | #471 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6334 of 15,369 | #7038 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 409 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 69% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brook Knoll Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 56.0).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 41%).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 38.1%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 22.6).
- •Brook Knoll Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 409.
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 Branciforte Middle better than Brook Knoll Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brook Knoll Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 56.0 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 Branciforte Middle and Brook Knoll Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branciforte Middle: 409. Brook Knoll Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branciforte Middle and Brook Knoll Elementary rank in California?
Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 and Brook Knoll Elementary is 471st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).