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Rolling Hills Middle School vs. Aptos Junior High School

Should you attend Rolling Hills Middle School or Aptos Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rolling Hills Middle School
130 Herman Ave.
Watsonville, CA 95076
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Aptos Junior High School
1001 Huntington Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
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7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Rolling Hills Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 610 students in grades 6-8, Rolling Hills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 588 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 33%). 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 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
610 students
588 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rolling Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Aptos Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rolling Hills Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Aptos Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rolling Hills Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Aptos Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rolling Hills Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Aptos Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#9374 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#3703 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rolling Hills Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Aptos Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
6%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rolling Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aptos Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
48%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rolling Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Aptos Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
28%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rolling Hills Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rolling Hills Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Aptos Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
176
1
Grade 7 Students
202
296
Grade 8 Students
232
291

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rolling Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1990-91 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Aptos Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rolling Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Aptos Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
96%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rolling Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Aptos Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rolling Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Aptos Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
2%
45%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rolling Hills Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Aptos Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
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3%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Aptos Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.08
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rolling Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Aptos Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
37%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rolling Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Aptos Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rolling Hills Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Aptos Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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