Aptos Junior High School

1001 Hntngtn Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Aptos Junior High School serves 598 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 49%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Aptos Junior High School's student population of 598 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
598 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
49%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
58%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
50%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
43%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.57
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Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Aptos Junior High School often compared to?
Aptos Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Shoreline Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Aptos Junior High School?
598 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, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aptos Junior High School?
Aptos Junior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to 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   9/18/2014
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.
- Posted by Teacher - santa

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 598 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 49%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 58%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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