Aptos Junior High
Aptos, CA · Pajaro Valley Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, midsize
573rd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 56%▼ Declining
1001 Huntington Dr., Aptos, CA 95003
(831) 728-7834NCES ID 062949004536Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Aptos Junior High 573rd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 56% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 56th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 542 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 588 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 31.6% | 48.8% | ▲ 17.2 pts | |
| White | 62.4% | 44.9% | ▼ 17.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 3.4% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $1.35M in zip 95003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Aptos Junior High
- #371New Brighton MiddleSoquel Union Elementary · 3.7 mi away371st of 1,294
ELA 58% ▲15 · Math 42% ▲6Compare - #489Shoreline MiddleLive Oak Elementary · 5.9 mi away489th of 1,294
ELA 50% ▲7 · Math 36% =Compare - #1250Rolling Hills MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 6.5 mi away1,250th of 1,294
ELA 19% ▼24 · Math 8% ▼28Compare - #373Branciforte MiddleSanta Cruz City High · 7.1 mi away373rd of 1,294
ELA 60% ▲17 · Math 40% ▲4Compare - #1270Cesar E. Chavez MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 7.3 mi away1,270th of 1,294
ELA 15% ▼28 · Math 8% ▼28Compare - #1279Lakeview MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 8.1 mi away1,279th of 1,294
ELA 14% ▼29 · Math 6% ▼30Compare - #1290E. A. Hall MiddlePajaro Valley Unified · 8.2 mi away1,290th of 1,294
ELA 9% ▼34 · Math 3% ▼33Compare - #315Mission Hill MiddleSanta Cruz City High · 8.6 mi away315th of 1,294
ELA 59% ▲16 · Math 49% ▲13Compare
What school district is Aptos Junior High in?
Aptos Junior High is part of the Pajaro Valley Unified district in Aptos, California.
Is Aptos Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Aptos Junior High 573rd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 56% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Aptos Junior High?
Hispanic 49%, White 45%, Two or more races 3%, Asian 2% (588 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Aptos Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95003 is $1.35M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.