Live Oak Elementary vs New Brighton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Live Oak Elementary Santa Cruz, California | New Brighton Middle Capitola, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1765 of 5,693 | #280 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23329 of 50,301 | #4891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 362 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Capitola |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 52.6).
- •Live Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 58.6%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.1).
- •New Brighton Middle is the larger school with 585 students compared with 362.
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 Live Oak Elementary better than New Brighton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 52.6 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 Live Oak Elementary and New Brighton Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Capitola in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Elementary: 362. New Brighton Middle: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Elementary and New Brighton Middle rank in California?
Live Oak Elementary is 1765th of 5,693 and New Brighton Middle is 280th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).