Serving 668 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Don Juan Avila Elementary School's student population of 668 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
668 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Don Juan Avila Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Don Juan Avila Elementary School is 0.70, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#662 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
21%
12%
Hispanic
17%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
46%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Juan Avila Elementary School's ranking?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School is ranked #662 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Don Juan Avila Elementary School often compared to?
Don Juan Avila Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Grove Elementary School, Canyon Vista Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
668 students attend Don Juan Avila Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Don Juan Avila Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Don Juan Avila Elementary School?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Don Juan Avila Elementary School offer ?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Don Juan Avila Elementary School part of?
Don Juan Avila Elementary School is part of Capistrano Unified School District.
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