Don Juan Avila Elementary School

26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 72%
  • : 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Don Juan Avila Elementary School's student population of 706 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
706 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Don Juan Avila Elementary School is 0.69, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
72%
40%
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(18-19)
71%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
21%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
47%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
This chart display the diversity score of Don Juan Avila Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Don Juan Avila Elementary School often compared to?
Don Juan Avila Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School, Canyon Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
706 students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Don Juan Avila Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Don Juan Avila Elementary School offer ?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Don Juan Avila Elementary School part of?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : 72%
  • : 71%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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