Don Juan Avila Middle

Summary:

Don Juan Avila Middle is a public middle school located in Aliso Viejo, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 916 students. The school is part of the Capistrano Unified School District, which is ranked 204 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Don Juan Avila Middle consistently performs exceptionally well on standardized tests, outperforming both the Capistrano Unified School District and the state of California averages across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly in the state for its performance with female students, male students, Asian students, Hispanic students, White students, multi-racial students, English Language Learners, Special Education students, and military-connected students. While the school's chronic absenteeism rate has increased in recent years, it remains lower than the state average.

When compared to other middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District and the nearby Saddleback Valley Unified School District, Don Juan Avila Middle consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures. The school's ability to maintain a high level of academic achievement over the past several years, ranking among the top 10-15% of middle schools in California, is impressive and speaks to its commitment to providing a quality education for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
       Aliso Viejo, CA  92656-8060


(949) 362-0348

District: Capistrano Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
108th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,610 Help


Students who attend Don Juan Avila Middle usually attend:

High:    Aliso Niguel High

Feeder schools for Don Juan Avila Middle:

Elementary:    Canyon Vista Elementary
    Don Juan Avila Elementary
    Wood Canyon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  21.5 Help
Number of students:  891

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.8%
Asian:
20.8%
Hispanic:
20.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.7% Help


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Compare Details Don Juan Avila Middle ranks better than 96.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 12 ranked middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.37. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Don Juan Avila Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.8%), Asian (20.8%), Hispanic (20.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Don Juan Avila Middle is 21.5. 10 middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Don Juan Avila Middle is $9,610. 10 middle schools in the Capistrano Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Don Juan Avila Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Don Juan Avila Middle 108th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Don Juan Avila Middle in the ranking list.)

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Capistrano Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Capistrano Unified 204th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Don Juan Avila Middle

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Rank History for all students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 86.26 176th 1769 90.1%
2005 86.80 165th 1777 90.7%
2006 86.13 181st 1804 90.0%
2007 86.76 179th 1999 91.0%
2008 87.70 150th 2005 92.5%
2009 89.75 107th 2063 94.8%
2010 90.20 99th 2179 95.5%
2011 89.81 92nd 2236 95.9%
2012 88.15 127th 2259 94.4%
2013 87.11 147th 2379 93.8%
2015 93.61 137th 2477 94.5%
2016 92.91 145th 2497 94.2%
2017 94.32 145th 2508 94.2%
2018 93.14 171st 2480 93.1%
2019 94.74 142nd 2715 94.8%
2022 93.54 183rd 2740 93.3%
2023 94.05 173rd 2802 93.8%
2024 96.37 108th 2777 96.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.99 81st 462 82.5%
2019 87.61 34th 554 93.9%
2022 69.45 193rd 665 71.0%
2023 82.52 92nd 678 86.4%
2024 74.35 167th 699 76.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 89.79 58th 1540 96.2%
2023 83.69 87th 1529 94.3%
2024 92.31 42nd 1477 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.59 85th 1538 94.5%
2024 97.29 29th 1550 98.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.08 176th 2230 92.1%
2019 89.86 143rd 2369 94.0%
2022 87.03 186th 2458 92.4%
2023 93.00 119th 2549 95.3%
2024 91.13 169th 2575 93.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 81.18 31st 336 90.8%
2023 37.06 197th 321 38.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.74 153rd 2262 93.2%
2019 94.09 122nd 2380 94.9%
2022 92.76 173rd 2509 93.1%
2023 93.05 177th 2547 93.1%
2024 95.42 113th 2546 95.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.23 79th 1369 94.2%
2019 95.15 53rd 1491 96.4%
2022 76.35 216th 1531 85.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 84.95 19th 193 90.2%
2023 77.01 43rd 197 78.2%
2024 92.48 5th 191 97.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.26 174th 2273 92.3%
2019 94.10 153rd 2407 93.6%
2022 92.96 177th 2527 93.0%
2023 93.65 161st 2558 93.7%
2024 96.14 102nd 2547 96.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.31 25th 700 96.4%
2019 82.63 71st 745 90.5%
2022 77.26 157th 733 78.6%
2023 71.49 217th 718 69.8%
2024 82.98 71st 741 90.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.16 206th 2072 90.1%
2019 87.27 176th 2213 92.0%
2022 87.59 171st 2359 92.8%
2023 89.87 143rd 2391 94.0%
2024 94.52 81st 2383 96.6%
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Rank History for White students at Don Juan Avila Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.43 204th 1496 86.4%
2019 85.18 166th 1602 89.6%
2022 83.64 174th 1555 88.8%
2023 80.25 236th 1552 84.8%
2024 89.45 82nd 1535 94.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Don Juan Avila Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 583 24 106 80 3 n/a n/a 24 820
2002 777 42 145 144 6 n/a n/a 80 1194
2003 777 42 145 144 6 n/a n/a 80 1194
2004 845 48 184 137 3 n/a n/a 39 1256
2005 871 38 184 139 3 n/a n/a 53 1288
2006 852 36 188 144 3 n/a n/a 63 1286
2007 785 34 165 153 2 n/a n/a 65 1204
2008 753 31 180 141 2 n/a n/a 0 1107
2009 792 32 173 134 0 5 86 0 1222
2010 794 30 191 179 13 5 51 0 1263
2011 755 25 188 199 14 3 71 0 1255
2012 713 18 180 189 7 1 90 0 1198
2013 698 21 170 203 3 2 103 0 1200
2014 691 21 173 214 2 3 102 0 1206
2015 706 25 189 222 0 4 90 0 1236
2016 665 35 205 222 1 4 93 0 1225
2017 659 29 214 219 1 4 84 0 1210
2018 588 17 209 229 1 5 94 0 1143
2019 585 12 208 228 0 4 104 0 1141
2020 547 13 205 220 1 5 107 0 1098
2021 524 14 185 197 1 4 105 0 1030
2022 453 9 175 183 2 1 103 0 926
2023 444 9 185 173 1 1 103 0 916
2024 408 14 185 180 1 1 102 0 891

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Don Juan Avila Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 820 36.4 22.5 4.9
2002 1194 48.1 24.8 12.1
2003 1194 48.1 24.8 12.1
2004 1256 50.9 24.7 8.1
2005 1288 50.4 25.6 10
2006 1286 49.8 25.8 9.1
2007 1204 44.7 26.9 8.1
2008 1107 44.5 24.9 9.2
2009 1222 45.4 24.4 12.3
2010 1263 48.6 25.9 11
2011 1255 n/a n/a 13.1
2012 1198 43.9 27.2 n/a
2013 1200 41.8 28.7 16.5
2014 1206 43.4 27.7 13.2
2015 1236 46.0 26.8 12.5
2016 1225 46.0 26.6 12.7
2017 1210 47.8 25.3 12.6
2018 1143 45.5 25.0 17.6
2019 1141 45.8 24.8 17.3
2020 1098 n/a n/a 18.3
2021 1030 41.4 24.8 18.5
2022 926 41.6 22.2 18.6
2023 916 40.4 22.6 25.1
2024 891 41.3 21.5 28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Don Juan Avila Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 820 36.4 22.5 4.9
2002 1194 48.1 24.8 12.1
2003 1194 48.1 24.8 12.1
2004 1256 50.9 24.7 8.1
2005 1288 50.4 25.6 10
2006 1286 49.8 25.8 9.1
2007 1204 44.7 26.9 8.1
2008 1107 44.5 24.9 9.2
2009 1222 45.4 24.4 12.3
2010 1263 48.6 25.9 11
2011 1255 n/a n/a 13.1
2012 1198 43.9 27.2 n/a
2013 1200 41.8 28.7 16.5
2014 1206 43.4 27.7 13.2
2015 1236 46.0 26.8 12.5
2016 1225 46.0 26.6 12.7
2017 1210 47.8 25.3 12.6
2018 1143 45.5 25.0 17.6
2019 1141 45.8 24.8 17.3
2020 1098 n/a n/a 18.3
2021 1030 41.4 24.8 18.5
2022 926 41.6 22.2 18.6
2023 916 40.4 22.6 25.1
2024 891 41.3 21.5 28.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Don Juan Avila Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $9,610

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Don Juan Avila Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 142nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 173rd of 2802 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Don Juan Avila Middle)75.377.8
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)67.867.5
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Don Juan Avila Middle)66.460.6
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)60.957.6
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Don Juan Avila Middle)81.678
 3.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)73.273.9
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Don Juan Avila Middle)70.667.7
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)62.761.2
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Don Juan Avila Middle)80.667.2
 13.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Capistrano Unified)73.771.1
 2.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Don Juan Avila Middle)72.160.1
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Capistrano Unified)66.759.1
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Don Juan Avila Middle)61.356.5
 4.9%
   8th Grade Science (Capistrano Unified)55.155.2
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1141916
 19.7%
African American129
 25%
American Indian01
Asian208185
 11.1%
Hispanic228173
 24.1%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White585444
 24.1%
Two or More Races104103
 1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.3%25.1%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Don Juan Avila Middle

Yes! Don Juan Avila Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 108th of 2777 California middle schools.

Students at Don Juan Avila Middle are 46% White, 21% Asian, 20% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 891 students attended Don Juan Avila Middle.

Students who attend Don Juan Avila Middle usually go on to attend Aliso Niguel High


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