Aptos Junior High vs El Portal Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 119 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aptos Junior High
Aptos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
587 students
El Portal Middle
Escalon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
587 students
| Measure | Aptos Junior High Aptos, California | El Portal Middle Escalon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,334 | #607 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6915 of 15,369 | #10523 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 587 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 55.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| city | Aptos | Escalon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aptos Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 36.6).
- •Aptos Junior High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Aptos Junior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Aptos Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 55.4%).
- •El Portal Middle does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 22.6).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aptos Junior High better than El Portal Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Aptos Junior High ranks higher (53.4 vs 36.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aptos Junior High and El Portal Middle?
About 119 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Escalon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos Junior High: 587. El Portal Middle: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos Junior High and El Portal Middle rank in California?
Aptos Junior High is 373rd of 1,334 and El Portal Middle is 607th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).