New Brighton Middle School vs. Aptos Junior High School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 660 students in grades 6-8, New Brighton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 598 students in grades 7-8, Aptos Junior High School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
660 students
598 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
29 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
58%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
201
-
Grade 7 Students
233
277
Grade 8 Students
226
321
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
35%
50%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
55%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%