New Brighton Middle
Capitola, CA · Soquel Union Elementary · Grades 6-8
371st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 71%· Stable
New Brighton Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks New Brighton Middle 371st of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 71% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 72th in 2015 to 71th in 2025.
New Brighton Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 559 students tested
New Brighton Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 611 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.5% | 57.3% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 33.6% | 33.7% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 6.2% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 1.5% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near New Brighton Middle
Typical home value $1.25M in zip 95010 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near New Brighton Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Shoreline MiddleLive Oak Elementary · 2.2 mi away489th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 36% - 8Branciforte MiddleSanta Cruz City High · 3.4 mi away373rd of 1,294
ELA 60% · Math 40% - 6Aptos Junior HighPajaro Valley Unified · 3.7 mi away573rd of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 36% - 8Mission Hill MiddleSanta Cruz City High · 4.9 mi away315th of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 49% - 9Scotts Valley MiddleScotts Valley Unified · 6.3 mi away227th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 53% - 7San Lorenzo Valley MiddleSan Lorenzo Valley Unified · 9.5 mi away513th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 1Rolling Hills MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 9.7 mi away1,250th of 1,294
ELA 19% · Math 8% - 10C. T. English MiddleLoma Prieta Joint Union Elementary · 10.2 mi away102nd of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 73%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is New Brighton Middle in?
New Brighton Middle is part of the Soquel Union Elementary district in Capitola, California.
Is New Brighton Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks New Brighton Middle 371st of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 71% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of New Brighton Middle?
White 57%, Hispanic 34%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (611 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near New Brighton Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95010 is $1.25M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.