At a glance
Reported students
863
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35.67
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California middle enrollment
75th percentile
Compared with 1,370 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
533
Don Juan Avila Middle: 863 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
24.2:1 reported; state peer median 21:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 920
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42.6
- Student–teacher ratio
- 21.6:1
What the reported data says about Don Juan Avila Middle
Don Juan Avila Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Aliso Viejo. It is one of 59 current school records connected to Capistrano Unified. NCES reports 863 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,370 middle schools in California with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 646 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 75th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.2:1, above the California median of 21:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.6%). English learners represent 5.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Don Juan Avila Middle
- 1How do the reported 24.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 35.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.7%
- Lunch program
- Missing
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.7%
- Hispanic22.6%
- Black1.6%
- Asian19.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial10.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Capistrano Unified
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bernice Ayer Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
919 reported students
Aliso Viejo Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
803 reported students
Marco Forster Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
930 reported students
Niguel Hills Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
693 reported students
Ladera Ranch Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,064 reported students
Shorecliffs Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
634 reported students
Public schools near Don Juan Avila Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aliso Viejo Middle Middle · Capistrano Unified | 06–08 | 803 | 1.1 mi |
| Thurston Middle Middle · Laguna Beach Unified | 06–08 | 524 | 2.8 mi |
| Los Alisos Intermediate Middle · Saddleback Valley Unified | 07–08 | 595 | 3.5 mi |
| Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle Middle · Charter · Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle District | 06–08 | 495 | 3.8 mi |
| Niguel Hills Middle Middle · Capistrano Unified | 06–08 | 693 | 3.8 mi |
| La Paz Intermediate Middle · Saddleback Valley Unified | 07–08 | 713 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Don Juan Avila Middle
What grades does Don Juan Avila Middle serve?
Don Juan Avila Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Capistrano Unified.
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Middle?
Don Juan Avila Middle reported 863 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 75th percentile among 1,370 California middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 920 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Don Juan Avila Middle?
The calculated ratio is 24.2:1, based on 863 students and 35.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 21:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Don Juan Avila Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Don Juan Avila Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Capistrano Unified attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Don Juan Avila Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
29.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Don Juan Avila Middle in?
Don Juan Avila Middle is part of Capistrano Unified, based in San Juan Capistrano, CA, which operates 59 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Don Juan Avila Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Aliso Viejo Middle (1.1 mi), Thurston Middle (2.8 mi), Los Alisos Intermediate (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.