Branciforte Middle
Santa Cruz, CA · Santa Cruz City High · Grades 6-8
373rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 71%· Stable
Branciforte Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Branciforte Middle 373rd 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.
Branciforte Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 406 students tested
Branciforte Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 435 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.3% | 47.4% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| White | 44.5% | 43.9% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 2.3% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Black | 2.3% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Branciforte Middle
Typical home value $1.34M in zip 95062 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Branciforte Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Mission Hill MiddleSanta Cruz City High · 1.6 mi away315th of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 49% - 7Shoreline MiddleLive Oak Elementary · 1.7 mi away489th of 1,294
ELA 50% · Math 36% - 8New Brighton MiddleSoquel Union Elementary · 3.4 mi away371st of 1,294
ELA 58% · Math 42% - 9Scotts Valley MiddleScotts Valley Unified · 4.4 mi away227th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 53% - 7San Lorenzo Valley MiddleSan Lorenzo Valley Unified · 6.9 mi away513th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 38% - 6Aptos Junior HighPajaro Valley Unified · 7.1 mi away573rd of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 36% - 10C. T. English MiddleLoma Prieta Joint Union Elementary · 10.5 mi away102nd of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 73% - 1Rolling Hills MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 13 mi away1,250th of 1,294
ELA 19% · Math 8%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Branciforte Middle in?
Branciforte Middle is part of the Santa Cruz City High district in Santa Cruz, California.
Is Branciforte Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Branciforte Middle 373rd 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 Branciforte Middle?
Hispanic 47%, White 44%, Two or more races 4%, Asian 2% (435 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Branciforte Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95062 is $1.34M 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.