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Don Juan Avila Middle

Capistrano Unified · Orange County · 26278 Wood Canyon Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-8060

(949) 362-0348 · djams.capousd.org/

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10/10
#103
Rank 103 out of 1,315
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #126 · 90th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #112 · 92nd percentile
Science10/10 · #52 · 96th percentile

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School Overview

Don Juan Avila Middle sits in the heart of Aliso Viejo, one of Orange County's most family-friendly master-planned communities, where well-maintained neighborhoods and easy access to hiking trails and beaches make it a genuinely pleasant place to grow up. The school's standout science scores — ranking in the 96th percentile statewide — make it a natural fit for families with kids who are curious, academically driven, or already eyeing STEM pathways down the road. With strong numbers across English and math as well, this is the kind of middle school that families in south Orange County specifically seek out when planting roots in the area.

Student Demographics

806 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
369 (46%)
Hispanic
176 (22%)
Asian
139 (17%)
Multiple Races
58 (7%)
Filipino
23 (3%)
African American
14 (2%)
Other
27 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners119 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged252 (31%)
Students with Disabilities85 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

863
Enrollment
36.7
Teachers (FTE)
23.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #286 · 79th percentile

174 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found