Don Juan Avila Middle
Aliso Viejo, CA · Capistrano Unified
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Suburb, large
132nd of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 90%· Stable
26278 Wood Canyon Dr., Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949) 362-0348Official website ↗NCES ID 060744008538Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 823 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 891 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2000, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.2% | 45.8% | ▼ 14.4 pts | |
| Asian | 15.0% | 20.8% | ▲ 5.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 15.9% | 20.2% | ▲ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 11.4% | ▲ 5.7 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 1.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.1% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2000. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $998K in zip 92656 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Don Juan Avila Middle
- #146Aliso Viejo MiddleCapistrano Unified · 1.2 mi away146th of 1,294
ELA 71% ▼2 · Math 65% ▼1Compare - #113Oxford Preparatory Academy - MiddleOrange County Department of Education · 2.2 mi away · charter113th of 1,294
ELA 80% ▲7 · Math 65% ▼1Compare - #78Thurston MiddleLaguna Beach Unified · 2.8 mi away78th of 1,294
ELA 77% ▲4 · Math 75% ▲9Compare - #546Los Alisos IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 3.5 mi away546th of 1,294
ELA 44% ▼29 · Math 37% ▼29Compare - #198Niguel Hills MiddleCapistrano Unified · 3.9 mi away198th of 1,294
ELA 70% ▼3 · Math 58% ▼8Compare - #172La Paz IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 4 mi away172nd of 1,294
ELA 70% ▼3 · Math 63% ▼3Compare - #342Serrano IntermediateSaddleback Valley Unified · 4.2 mi away342nd of 1,294
ELA 57% ▼16 · Math 47% ▼19Compare - #194Carl Hankey MiddleCapistrano Unified · 4.6 mi away194th of 1,294
ELA 69% ▼4 · Math 58% ▼8Compare
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.