Mar Vista Elementary vs New Brighton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California | New Brighton Middle Capitola, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2339 of 5,693 | #280 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30167 of 50,301 | #4891 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 270 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Aptos | Capitola |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 42.7).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 54.1%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.7).
- •New Brighton Middle is the larger school with 585 students compared with 270.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Mar Vista Elementary better than New Brighton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 42.7 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 Mar Vista Elementary and New Brighton Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Capitola in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mar Vista Elementary: 270. New Brighton Middle: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mar Vista Elementary and New Brighton Middle rank in California?
Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 and New Brighton Middle is 280th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).