Aptos Junior High School

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Aptos Junior High School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

1001 Huntington Dr, Aptos, CA

Pajaro Valley Unified School District

2.4

2.7

588 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Brian Saxton

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
48%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

Teachers

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

48%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

23:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

32.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

312:1

Student Diversity

Female

51%

Male

49%

Hispanic

52.2%

White

41.4%

Two or more races

3.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Black

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

3.0 Alum

2/14/2018

Overall I had a good experience at Aptos Junior, the faculty were excellent and all of my teachers were really into my education.

2.0 NicheUser

2/21/2015

Tried three times to make an appt with a counselor and was only talked to on the phone. Did not resolve problems,

2.0 NicheUser

2/21/2015

Was lied to by administrator

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1.0 teacher

2/18/2023

This school ruined me. I will never be the same person I was before i attended Aptos Junior High.

1.0 parent

2/5/2023

Really difficult for kids with disabilities to succeed when they are preyed upon by bullies, gangsters, jerks and punks. Principal is held hostage by horrible kids and has to create safety plans for the vulnerable. 0 StarsVibe Check = SusDo not Recommend

5.0 parent

6/21/2021

My son had a fantastic experience here when he attended from 2016-2018. New to the district and introverted, he quickly made friends with kids in his classes and the after school rock band. Teachers at the school are exceptionally caring and professional, although some honors classes are overly rigo...

1.0 parent

1/30/2017

i do not like ther teahing metheds .

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List Price Range

$675K - $5.8M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,375,130

Median Lot Size

6,969 Sq Ft

% Renters

24%

Average Household Income

$156,338

% of College Grads

50.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,849 Sq Ft

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9,757 Sq Ft Lot

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2.5 Baths
2,120 Sq Ft

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4 Baths
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1 Bed
2 Baths
1,393 Sq Ft

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1 Bath
704 Sq Ft

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3.5 Baths
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Homes for Rent

$5,000 per month

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3 Beds
3 Baths
1,554 Sq Ft

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$1,650 per month

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1 Bed
1 Bath

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Aptos High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Soquel High School

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A-

Harbor High School

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Public

A-

Polo Grounds Bicycle Park

Forest of Nisene Marks State Park

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California Santa Cruz County Aptos 95003

Aptos Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Aptos, CA, in the Aptos neighborhood, and is served by the Pajaro Valley Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 588 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 23:1. Academic records show that 36% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 48% are proficient in reading. Aptos Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,375,130. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aptos High School, Soquel High School, Harbor High School, and more. Learn more about what Aptos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Aptos Junior High School.

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