Overview

Branciforte Middle School is a public school in Santa Cruz, CA. It is one of 5 middle schools in Santa Cruz City High School District.

School Rating

Branciforte Middle School is performing average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
5/10
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

315 Poplar Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
School leader: Casey O'Brien
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