Serving 891 students in grades 6-8, Don Juan Avila Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 891 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Don Juan Avila Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Juan Avila Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Don Juan Avila Middle School is ranked #910 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Don Juan Avila Middle School often compared to?
Don Juan Avila Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aliso Viejo Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Middle School?
891 students attend Don Juan Avila Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Don Juan Avila Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Juan Avila Middle School?
Don Juan Avila Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Don Juan Avila Middle School offer ?
Don Juan Avila Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Don Juan Avila Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 891 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 54%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 76% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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