New Brighton Middle
585 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
New Brighton Middle School, located in the coastal city of Capitola, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Soquel Union Elementary School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, catering to the unique needs of students during their critical middle school transition years. By leveraging its location near the Monterey Bay, the school often integrates local environmental awareness into its curriculum, encouraging students to become active participants in their community.
Beyond its core academic offerings, New Brighton Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of elective programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics. The faculty is committed to preparing students for the challenges of high school by focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and technology integration. With a strong focus on inclusivity and student engagement, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space where adolescents can explore their interests, develop personal responsibility, and build the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.
Beyond its core academic offerings, New Brighton Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience through a variety of elective programs, extracurricular activities, and athletics. The faculty is committed to preparing students for the challenges of high school by focusing on critical thinking, collaboration, and technology integration. With a strong focus on inclusivity and student engagement, the school strives to provide a safe and enriching space where adolescents can explore their interests, develop personal responsibility, and build the foundational skills necessary for future academic success.
585
Total Students
28.0
Full-Time Teachers
20.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 329 |
| Hispanic | 198 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 36 |
| American Indian | 2 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White329 (56.6%)
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Hispanic198 (34.1%)
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Two or More36 (6.2%)
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Asian10 (1.7%)
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Black4 (0.7%)
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American Indian2 (0.3%)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | N/A |
| District: | Soquel Union Elementary |
| Phone: | (831)464-5660 |
| Website: | http://www.nbms.suesd.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 585 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 28.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 20.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 156 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 21 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
179
Grade 7
191
Grade 8
215
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 179 |
| Grade 7 | 191 |
| Grade 8 | 215 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 271 | 46.3% |
| Male | 310 | 53% |
| Not Specified | 4 | 0.7% |
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