New Brighton Middle vs Shoreline Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Brighton Middle
Capitola · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
Shoreline Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | New Brighton Middle Capitola, California | Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #280 of 1,334 | #552 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4891 of 15,369 | #9675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 38% |
| city | Capitola | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Brighton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 40.7).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •New Brighton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 64.9%).
- •Shoreline Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.7).
- •New Brighton Middle is the larger school with 585 students compared with 478.
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 New Brighton Middle better than Shoreline Middle?
On the Success Index (US), New Brighton Middle ranks higher (62.7 vs 40.7 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 New Brighton Middle and Shoreline Middle?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Capitola and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Brighton Middle: 585. Shoreline Middle: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Brighton Middle and Shoreline Middle rank in California?
New Brighton Middle is 280th of 1,334 and Shoreline Middle is 552nd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).