Top Rankings
Avella Area School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 471 students in Avella Area School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Avella Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
471 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Avella Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#288 out of 684 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
15%
# Black Students
n/a
237,342 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
456 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
97%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
12 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
31
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
35
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
34
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
39
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
35
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
40
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,378 is higher than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,894 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,378
$23,696
Spending / Student
$23,894
$23,119
Best Avella Area School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Grades: 7-12
| 229 students
Rank: #22.
Avella El Center
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Avella, PA 15312
(724) 356-2218
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avella Area School District?
Avella Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 471 students.
What is the rank of Avella Area School District?
Avella Area School District is ranked #279 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avella Area School District?
97% of Avella Area School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avella Area School District?
Avella Area School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Avella Area School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,894 is higher than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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