Branciforte Middle School

Branciforte Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
315 Poplar Ave,  Santa Cruz, CA
Banana Belt Neighborhood
Santa Cruz City High School District
4.1
389 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kristin Pfotenhauer-sharp
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
31%
Reading Proficiency
49%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
31%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
21
Full Time Teachers
21
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.6%

GreatSchools Rating

7
Test Scores
3
Equity
4
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
19.4%
State Average
17.9%
Science
10%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
47.3%
Hispanic
44.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Black
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 student
5/13/2024
Amazing school! All the teachers are respectful and when a student loses something, the teachers help find it.
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5.0 parent
3/2/2023
Caring, professional teachers and staff. We love the many options for after school activities, most of them free or low cost.
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5.0 parent
10/10/2022
Branciforte Middle School has provided a wonderful middle school experience for my sons. This school gets to the heart of middle school aged students. There is something for everyone. The staff and administration at Branciforte go above and beyond to help students feel connected and a part of their...
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5.0 parent
10/1/2022
My son is thriving at B40. The principal, Casey O'Brien, is AWESOME! He is so compassionate, aware, and understanding. All my son's friends love it too. I recommend this school to anyone that wants a great place for their children to learn. A lot of the kids speak two languages and many are low inco...
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