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Best Middle Schools in Santa Cruz, california

Compare 7 middle schools in Santa Cruz. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

7
Middle Schools
Public & Charter Schools
8,991
Total Students
Across Santa Cruz
19.8:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
7 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

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Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)0 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

  • ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
  • ✓Largest student enrollment is 510 students at Mission Hill Middle.
  • ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 15:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

About Middle Schools in Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz, california offers 7 middle schools providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school. These schools focus on bridging foundational learning with advanced academic preparation.

Bonny Doon Elementary

publicmiddleK-6
1492 Pine Flat Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
92
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Happy Valley Elementary

publicmiddleK-6
3125 Branciforte Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95065
0
Rating
Students
106
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Shoreline Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
855 17Th Ave., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
478
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Ocean Alternative Education Center

publicmiddleK-8
984 Bostwick Ln. Ste. 6, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
76
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Tierra Pacifica Charter

charter schoolmiddleK-8
986 Bostwick Ln., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
166
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Mission Hill Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
425 King St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
0
Rating
Students
510
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Branciforte Middle

publicmiddleGrade 6-8
315 Poplar St., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
0
Rating
Students
409
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
N/A
Math Proficiency
N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

How many middle schools are in Santa Cruz, california?

There are several middle schools in Santa Cruz, providing education for students transitioning from elementary to high school with comprehensive academic programs.

What is the best middle school in Santa Cruz?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated middle schools in Santa Cruz include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all middle schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Santa Cruz?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Santa Cruz is 19.8:1.