Don Juan Avila Middle

26278 Wood Canyon Dr.
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

djams.capousd.org/

863 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Don Juan Avila Middle School (DJAMS), located in the master-planned community of Aliso Viejo, California, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Capistrano Unified School District. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth. The campus benefits from its location in a quiet, family-oriented neighborhood, providing a stable and focused environment for early adolescent development.

Beyond the classroom, the school is recognized for its vibrant campus culture and community engagement. DJAMS offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, which help foster a sense of belonging and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional learning, Don Juan Avila Middle strives to equip its diverse student body with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

863

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Don Juan Avila Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	195
Black	14
Asian	171
Two or More	88
Pacific Islander	1

White
394 (45.7%)
Hispanic
195 (22.6%)
Asian
171 (19.8%)
Two or More
88 (10.2%)
Black
14 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Capistrano Unified
Phone:	(949)362-0348
Website:	http://djams.capousd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	863
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	192
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 267

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 316