Don Juan Avila Middle
Aliso Viejo, CA · Capistrano Unified · Grades 6-8
132nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
Don Juan Avila Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Don Juan Avila Middle 132nd of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 90% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 92th in 2015 to 90th in 2025.
Don Juan Avila Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 823 students tested
Don Juan Avila Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 891 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.3% | 45.8% | ▼ 11.5 pts | |
| Asian | 14.3% | 20.8% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 20.2% | ▲ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 11.4% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.7% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Don Juan Avila Middle
Typical home value $998K in zip 92656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Don Juan Avila Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Aliso Viejo MiddleCapistrano Unified · 1.2 mi away146th of 1,294
ELA 71% · Math 65% - 10Oxford Preparatory Academy - MiddleOrange County Department of Education · 2.2 mi away · charter113th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 65% - 10Thurston MiddleLaguna Beach Unified · 2.8 mi away78th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 75% - 6Los Alisos IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 3.5 mi away546th of 1,294
ELA 44% · Math 37% - 9Niguel Hills MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.9 mi away198th of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 58% - 9La Paz IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 4 mi away172nd of 1,294
ELA 70% · Math 63% - 8Serrano IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 4.2 mi away342nd of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 47% - 9Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.6 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Don Juan Avila Middle in?
Don Juan Avila Middle is part of the Capistrano Unified district in Aliso Viejo, California.
Is Don Juan Avila Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Don Juan Avila Middle 132nd of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 90% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Don Juan Avila Middle?
White 46%, Asian 21%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 11% (891 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Don Juan Avila Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92656 is $998K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.