Don Juan Avila Elementary School
Tel:
(949)349-9452
- Don Juan Avila Elementary School serves 770 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Don Juan Avila Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Don Juan Avila Elementary School's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 770 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Don Juan Avila Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has decreased from 32:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Don Juan Avila Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1109 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 31:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 6% |
| White | 51% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Don Juan Avila Elementary School is Capistrano Connections Academy (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Don Juan Avila Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Don Juan Avila Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aliso Viejo Don Juan Avila Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1210 students
0.0 miles
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949)362-0348 0.0 6-8 1210 - Aliso Viejo Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 665 students
0.4 miles
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949)360-9001 0.4 K-5 665 - San Juan Capistrano Capistrano Connections Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 3336 students
0.6 miles
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)461-1667 0.6 K-12 3336 - Ripon California Connections Academy @ Ripon Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1054 students
0.7 miles
580 N. Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209)253-1208 0.7 K-12 1054 - Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1096 students
1.2 miles
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949)831-2622 1.2 6-8 1096
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