Branciforte Middle

b40.sccs.net/

409 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Branciforte Middle School, located in the heart of Santa Cruz, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Santa Cruz City Schools district, the campus is known for its commitment to providing a balanced educational experience that integrates rigorous academic standards with a focus on social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, build lasting relationships, and prepare for the transition to high school.

Beyond its core curriculum, Branciforte offers a variety of extracurricular activities and elective programs designed to enrich the student experience and promote personal growth. The school emphasizes inclusivity and active parental involvement, striving to create a safe, engaging, and collaborative atmosphere for its diverse student body. By utilizing its location within the Santa Cruz community, Branciforte works to equip students with the critical thinking skills and civic awareness needed to succeed in their future academic and personal endeavors.

409

Total Students

22.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Branciforte Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	192
Black	7
Asian	8
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
192 (46.9%)
White
175 (42.8%)
Two or More
24 (5.9%)
Asian
8 (2.0%)
Black
7 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Santa Cruz City High
Phone:	(831)429-3883
Website:	http://b40.sccs.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 137

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 122