Summary:
Zip code 95010 in Capitola, California, is served by one public school, New Brighton Middle, a middle school in the Soquel Union Elementary district that educates about 585 students in grades 6 through 8.
New Brighton Middle is a consistently high-performing school, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the top 25% of California schools for the last three years. It excels particularly in English Language Arts and Science, where student proficiency significantly outpaces the state average. The school also maintains a chronic absenteeism rate well below the state average, which is a positive indicator of student engagement and school climate.
While the school's math scores are above the state average, they are an area for growth compared to its own strong performance in other subjects. A notable pattern is that 7th graders perform exceptionally well, while 8th graders show lower scores across subjects, suggesting a potential focus for academic support. Overall, the school delivers strong results for the community, demonstrating effective use of resources to support a diverse student population.
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