Branciforte Middle vs Ocean Alternative Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–8
76 students
| Measure | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California | Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,334 | #2247 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6334 of 15,369 | #29216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 409 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 24.5% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Branciforte Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 44.1).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 24.5%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54.5%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.1% vs 47.4%).
- •Branciforte Middle does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 25.3).
- •Branciforte Middle is the larger school with 409 students compared with 76.
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 Ocean Alternative Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Branciforte Middle ranks higher (56.0 vs 44.1 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 Ocean Alternative Education Center?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branciforte Middle: 409. Ocean Alternative Education Center: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branciforte Middle and Ocean Alternative Education Center rank in California?
Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 and Ocean Alternative Education Center is 2247th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).