Don Juan Avila Middle vs Thurston Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Juan Avila Middle
Aliso Viejo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
863 students
Thurston Middle
Laguna Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students
| Measure | Don Juan Avila Middle Aliso Viejo, California | Thurston Middle Laguna Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #135 of 1,334 | #27 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #2353 of 15,369 | #867 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 863 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 863 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 17.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Laguna Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 75.0).
- •Thurston Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Thurston Middle does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 79%).
- •Thurston Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 29.7%).
- •Thurston Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 24.7).
- •Don Juan Avila Middle is the larger school with 863 students compared with 524.
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 Don Juan Avila Middle better than Thurston Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston Middle ranks higher (84.2 vs 75.0 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 Don Juan Avila Middle and Thurston Middle?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Laguna Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Juan Avila Middle: 863. Thurston Middle: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Juan Avila Middle and Thurston Middle rank in California?
Don Juan Avila Middle is 135th of 1,334 and Thurston Middle is 27th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).