Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptos High | Pajaro Valley Unified | 09–12 | 1,430 | 91 | A |
| Mar Vista Elementary | Pajaro Valley Unified | KG–06 | 346 | 91 | A |
| Rio del Mar Elementary | Pajaro Valley Unified | KG–06 | 424 | 91 | A |
| Valencia Elementary | Pajaro Valley Unified | KG–06 | 458 | 75 | A |
| Aptos Junior High | Pajaro Valley Unified | 07–08 | 599 | 66 | A |
| Delta Charter | Santa Cruz City High | 09–12 | 104 | 38 | A |