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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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 479 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 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,936 Schools
# Students
479 Students
1,671,975 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
121,966 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Avella Area School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 679 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
0.07
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,031 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
75,313 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
239,410 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
14%
# Black Students
2 Students
239,621 Students
% Black Students
n/a
14%
# White Students
462 Students
1,028,296 Students
% White Students
97%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,423 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
85,601 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
7,645
# Students in K Grade:
39
115,927
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
124,827
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
119,582
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
124,107
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
124,674
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
125,645
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
127,758
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
129,446
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
132,568
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
144,673
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
138,290
# Students in 11th Grade:
38
128,529
# Students in 12th Grade:
39
128,304
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,971 is higher than the state median of $23,649. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,495 is higher than the state median of $23,073. 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
$23,971
$23,649
Spending / Student
$23,495
$23,073
Best Avella Area School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 227 students
Rank: #22.
Avella El Center
Magnet School
(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
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avella Area School District?
Avella Area School District manages 2 public schools serving 479 students.
What is the rank of Avella Area School District?
Avella Area School District is ranked #280 out of 679 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, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 $23,495 is higher than the state median of $23,073. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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