Branciforte Middle vs Mission Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.6 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
Mission Hill Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California | Mission Hill Middle Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,334 | #225 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6334 of 15,369 | #4145 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 409 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 50% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mission Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 56.0).
- •Mission Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 41%).
- •Mission Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Mission Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 38.1%).
- •Mission Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.6).
- •Mission Hill Middle is the larger school with 510 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 Mission Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mission Hill Middle ranks higher (66.2 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 Mission Hill Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branciforte Middle: 409. Mission Hill Middle: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branciforte Middle and Mission Hill Middle rank in California?
Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 and Mission Hill Middle is 225th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).