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.
648
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
21.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Brighton Middle
Demographic Student Count
White365
Hispanic219
Black1
Asian10
Two or More45
American Indian4
Pacific Islander2
  • White
    365 (56.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    219 (33.9 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (7.0 %)
  • Asian
    10 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
  • Black
    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: Soquel Union Elementary
Phone: (831)464-5660
Website: http://www.nbms.suesd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 21.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 156
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21
Grades Taught
Grade 6 208
Grade 7 206
Grade 8 234

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for New Brighton Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 6208
Grade 7206
Grade 8234
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for New Brighton Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female30246.6%
Male34453.1%
Not Specified20.3%