Serving 587 students in grades 7-8, Aptos Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Aptos Junior High serves the northwest part of Aptos, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 84.2 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aptos Junior High School's student population of 587 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Aptos Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aptos Junior High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3683 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
50%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
43%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aptos Junior High School's ranking?
Aptos Junior High School is ranked #3683 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Aptos Junior High School often compared to?
Aptos Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rolling Hills Middle School, New Brighton Middle School, Shoreline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Aptos Junior High School?
587 students attend Aptos Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Aptos Junior High School students are Hispanic, 43% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aptos Junior High School?
Aptos Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aptos Junior High School offer ?
Aptos Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Aptos Junior High School part of?
Aptos Junior High School is part of Pajaro Valley Unified School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Aptos Junior High has a very good art program. Students can choose from clay, drawing and painting, sculpture, and commercial art in 8th grade. In 7th grade the art class gives them the opportunity to work in all those media plus metal, basket weaving, and more.
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