Aptos Junior High vs Mar Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 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
Mar Vista Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
270 students
| Measure | Aptos Junior High Aptos, California | Mar Vista Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,334 | #2339 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6915 of 15,369 | #30167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 587 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aptos Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 42.7).
- •Aptos Junior High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Aptos Junior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Aptos Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 54.1%).
- •Mar Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.6).
- •Aptos Junior High is the larger school with 587 students compared with 270.
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 Mar Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aptos Junior High ranks higher (53.4 vs 42.7 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 Mar Vista Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos Junior High: 587. Mar Vista Elementary: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos Junior High and Mar Vista Elementary rank in California?
Aptos Junior High is 373rd of 1,334 and Mar Vista Elementary is 2339th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).