Main Street Elementary vs New Brighton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Main Street Elementary
Soquel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Main Street Elementary Soquel, California | New Brighton Middle Capitola, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1156 of 5,693 | #280 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15336 of 50,301 | #4891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 383 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 383 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 46% |
| city | Soquel | Capitola |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Street Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 62.7).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 46%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 61%).
- •Main Street Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 30.3%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 23.9).
- •New Brighton Middle is the larger school with 585 students compared with 383.
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 Main Street Elementary better than New Brighton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Main Street Elementary ranks higher (64.2 vs 62.7 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 Main Street Elementary and New Brighton Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Soquel and Capitola in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Main Street Elementary: 383. New Brighton Middle: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Main Street Elementary and New Brighton Middle rank in California?
Main Street Elementary is 1156th of 5,693 and New Brighton Middle is 280th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).