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1001 Huntington Drive, Aptos, CA 95003-4104
Summary
Aptos Junior High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 52nd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 42.4% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 33.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 42.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 643/1,204 (47th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 522/1,204 (57th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 587 |
| Low-Income Students | 300 (51.1%) |
| English Learners | 54 (9.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.0 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period. Math fell 1.8 points from last year and fell 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math -1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 39.9% to 45.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 643 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.4-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 52.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 50% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 19% to 48%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.2% to 36.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.8-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 43.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Aptos Junior High compare within the district?
Aptos Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 6–8 schools in Pajaro Valley Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Aptos Junior High rank in California?
Aptos Junior High ranks No. 643 of 1,204 in reading and No. 522 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Aptos Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 27.6% meet the reading standard and 20.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Aptos Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Cruz County?
Aptos Junior High is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 12 6–8 schools in Santa Cruz County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Cruz CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Aptos Junior HighThis school | 33.8% | 42.4% |
| Cesar E. Chavez Middle | 13.7% | 19.6% |
| E. A. Hall Middle | 4.2% | 12.1% |
