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).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Aptos Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aptos Junior High School is 0.56, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
588 students attend Aptos Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Aptos Junior High School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, 3% 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 23:1, 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 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
Review Aptos Junior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
An in-depth examination of the critical challenges confronting America's public education system, exploring issues ranging from classroom overcrowding to student poverty, and highlighting the urgent need for comprehensive solutions.
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 588 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
31:08
Related School News
In other business, the board will consider a notice of award for the HVAC modernization project at ...
The two met at Aptos Junior High School in California and later began their fateful relationship at Lowell High School, her ...
Students at Aptos Junior High School were ordered to shelter in place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday because of an erroneous report of ...
