Don Juan Avila Elementary School
Tel:
(949)349-9452
- Don Juan Avila Elementary School serves 750 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.
- Don Juan Avila Elementary School placed 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Don Juan Avila Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Don Juan Avila Elementary School's student population of 750 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 | 750 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Don Juan Avila Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 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 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #993 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| 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 | 30:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 23% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | 1% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Capistrano Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and 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 | 1,143 student
0.0 miles
26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949)362-0348 0.0 6-8 1,143 - Aliso Viejo Oak Grove Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 682 students
0.4 miles
22705 Sanborn
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949)360-9001 0.4 K-5 682 - San Juan Capistrano Capistrano Connections Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 3,617 students
0.6 miles
33272 Valle Rd.
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949)461-1667 0.6 K-12 3,617 - Ripon California Connections Academy @ Ripon Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1,151 student
0.7 miles
580 N. Wilma Ave. Ste. G
Ripon, CA 95366
(209)253-1208 0.7 K-12 1,151 - Aliso Viejo Aliso Viejo Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,070 student
1.2 miles
111 Park Ave.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
(949)831-2622 1.2 6-8 1,070
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