Branciforte Middle vs Green Acres Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Green Acres Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
| Measure | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California | Green Acres Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,334 | #2018 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6334 of 15,369 | #26600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 409 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branciforte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 47.8).
- •Green Acres Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 54.2%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.8).
- •Branciforte Middle is the larger school with 409 students compared with 262.
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 Green Acres Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Branciforte Middle ranks higher (56.0 vs 47.8 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 Green Acres Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branciforte Middle: 409. Green Acres Elementary: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branciforte Middle and Green Acres Elementary rank in California?
Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 and Green Acres Elementary is 2018th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).