Branciforte Middle vs Pacific Collegiate Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.2 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
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Santa Cruz · Charter high · Grades 7–12
536 students
| Measure | Branciforte Middle Santa Cruz, California | Pacific Collegiate Charter Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #344 of 1,334 | #92 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6334 of 15,369 | #2836 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 409 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.1% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 41% | – |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 56.0).
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 38.1%).
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.6).
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter is the larger school with 536 students compared with 409.
- •Branciforte Middle is a public school while Pacific Collegiate Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Pacific Collegiate Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Collegiate Charter ranks higher (71.9 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 Pacific Collegiate Charter?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Branciforte Middle: 409. Pacific Collegiate Charter: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Branciforte Middle and Pacific Collegiate Charter rank in California?
Branciforte Middle is 344th of 1,334 and Pacific Collegiate Charter is 92nd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).