Aliso Viejo Middle vs Don Juan Avila Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
863 students
| Measure | Aliso Viejo Middle Aliso Viejo, California | Don Juan Avila Middle Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #185 of 1,334 | #135 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3310 of 15,369 | #2353 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 803 | 863 |
| Enrollment | 803 | 863 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Juan Avila Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 70.1).
- •Don Juan Avila Middle does better on math proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Don Juan Avila Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Don Juan Avila Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 35.4%).
- •Aliso Viejo Middle does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.7).
- •Don Juan Avila Middle is the larger school with 863 students compared with 803.
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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Don Juan Avila Middle ranks higher (75.0 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 Middle?
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 Middle: 863. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aliso Viejo Middle and Don Juan Avila Middle rank in California?
Aliso Viejo Middle is 185th of 1,334 and Don Juan Avila Middle is 135th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).