Aliso Viejo Middle vs Don Juan Avila Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aliso Viejo Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
803 students
Don Juan Avila Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
| Measure | Aliso Viejo Middle Aliso Viejo, California | Don Juan Avila Elementary Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,334 | #683 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3310 of 15,369 | #9635 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 803 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 72% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 70.1).
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 65%).
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 70%).
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 35.4%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.9).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle is the larger school with 803 students compared with 672.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Aliso Viejo Middle better than Don Juan Avila Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Don Juan Avila Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 70.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Aliso Viejo Middle and Don Juan Avila Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aliso Viejo Middle: 803. Don Juan Avila Elementary: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Viejo Middle and Don Juan Avila Elementary rank in California?
Aliso Viejo Middle is 185th of 1,334 and Don Juan Avila Elementary is 683rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).