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

3.0

588 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Brian Saxton

Student Teacher Ratio
23:1

Math Proficiency
36%

Reading Proficiency
45%

Academics

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

45%

Math Proficiency

36%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 23:1 Teachers 26	Full Time Teachers 26
Teachers in First or Second Year 32.8%

Test Scores

Equity

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

312:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.7%	Female 46.3%
Hispanic 50.3%	White 43.3%
Two or more races 4.1%	Asian 1.4%
Black <1%	Filipino <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Freshman

5/23/2021

Most of the teachers were meh but there were a few that really shaped my life and put me on the right track

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.

3.0 NicheUser

2/21/2015

Some are ok Some are too hard

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5.0 parent

3/17/2026

I was unsure about what we would get from Aptos Jr. as you hear negative stories around town, but when I stepped back I realized that those stories were from people whose children did not actually attend the school. We gave it a go and are so happy that we did. My daughter has had a truly amazing ex...

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...

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Aptos High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Soquel High School

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Delta Charter School

9th to 12th
Charter

B+

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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 45% are proficient in reading. Aptos Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,370,261. Discover additional schools in the area, like Aptos High School, Soquel High School, Delta Charter 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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