Excellent
#794 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 8% in state
Don Juan Avila Middle
Middle School · Capistrano Unified · Aliso Viejo, CA
A Capistrano Unified middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26278 Wood Canyon Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
- Math 67% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 79% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Don Juan Avila Middle score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 73% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Don Juan Avila Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,009/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Aliso Viejo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$134,538
Median home value
$849,900
Median rent
$2,764/mo
College educated
57%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92656; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 799 | Compare → |
| Pathway School Inc.Private · tuition | 5.9private | 3–8 | 2.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Thurston MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Los Alisos IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 7–8 | 3.5 mi | 611 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capistrano Unified
- Schools in district
- 59
- Rank in district
- #16 of 57
- District spending per student
- $15,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Don Juan Avila Middle is listed in Capistrano Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Don Juan Avila Middle
Don Juan Avila Middle is a public middle school in Aliso Viejo, CA, part of Capistrano Unified, serving approximately 891 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #794 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Don Juan Avila Middle
What grades does Don Juan Avila Middle serve?
Don Juan Avila Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Middle?
Don Juan Avila Middle has an enrollment of approximately 891 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Don Juan Avila Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Don Juan Avila Middle is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Don Juan Avila Middle rank in CA?
Don Juan Avila Middle ranks #794 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Don Juan Avila Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Don Juan Avila Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Don Juan Avila Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Don Juan Avila Middle has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Don Juan Avila Middle a charter school?
No, Don Juan Avila Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Don Juan Avila Middle a Title I school?
No, Don Juan Avila Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Don Juan Avila Middle?
28.7% of students at Don Juan Avila Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 891
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (949) 362-0348
- Area population (ZIP 92656)
- 52,645
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92656; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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