Summary:
The city of Capitola, California has a single public middle school, New Brighton Middle School, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 648 students. While there are no clear standout schools in the area, an analysis of New Brighton Middle School reveals strong academic performance compared to the Soquel Union Elementary District and the state of California.
New Brighton Middle School outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. However, the school faces a challenge with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.2%, which is an area for improvement. Additionally, nearly 30% of the student population is eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students who may require additional resources and support.
Despite these areas for improvement, New Brighton Middle School has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years, suggesting a stable and reliable educational environment for its students. Overall, the analysis of this single school in Capitola highlights the strengths of its academic performance, while also identifying opportunities to address chronic absenteeism and support the needs of economically disadvantaged students.
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