Aromas serves 359 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Aromas placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 359 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Aromas's student population of 359 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
359 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Aromas is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Aromas is 0.44, 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
#2273 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
2%
12%

Hispanic
72%
56%

Black
n/a
5%

White
21%
21%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aromas's ranking?
Aromas is ranked #2273 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Aromas?
359 students attend Aromas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Aromas students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aromas?
Aromas has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Aromas offer ?
Aromas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Aromas part of?
Aromas is part of Aromas - San Juan Unified School District.
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