Aptos Junior High vs Rio del Mar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 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
Rio del Mar Elementary
Aptos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
393 students
| Measure | Aptos Junior High Aptos, California | Rio del Mar Elementary Aptos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #373 of 1,334 | #731 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6915 of 15,369 | #10211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 587 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| city | Aptos | Aptos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio del Mar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 53.4).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 58%).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 51.1%).
- •Rio del Mar Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.6).
- •Aptos Junior High is the larger school with 587 students compared with 393.
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 Rio del Mar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rio del Mar Elementary ranks higher (71.6 vs 53.4 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 Rio del Mar Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Aptos and Aptos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aptos Junior High: 587. Rio del Mar Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aptos Junior High and Rio del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Aptos Junior High is 373rd of 1,334 and Rio del Mar Elementary is 731st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).