Top Rankings
Avonworth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,973 students in Avonworth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Avonworth School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
1,973 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
137 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Avonworth School District, which is ranked within the top 10% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 684 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,204 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
78,034 Students
% Asian Students
2%
5%
# Hispanic Students
63 Students
249,018 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
15%
# Black Students
55 Students
237,342 Students
% Black Students
3%
14%
# White Students
1,712 Students
1,011,502 Students
% White Students
87%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,518 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
96 Students
88,750 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
142
114,122
# Students in 1st Grade:
163
120,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
166
126,133
# Students in 3rd Grade:
142
120,907
# Students in 4th Grade:
166
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
159
126,001
# Students in 6th Grade:
154
126,714
# Students in 7th Grade:
137
128,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
161
129,786
# Students in 9th Grade:
140
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
139
138,358
# Students in 11th Grade:
148
131,939
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
129,584
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,883 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$34 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,883
$23,696
Spending / Student
$17,193
$23,119
Best Avonworth School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avonworth Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7170
Grades: 3-6
| 621 students
Rank: #22.
Avonworth High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
304 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-6360
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Avonworth Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
256 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-9650
Grades: 7-8
| 298 students
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Roosevelt Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7171
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(412) 366-7171
Grades: K-2
| 471 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,973 students.
What is the rank of Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District is ranked #43 out of 675 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avonworth School District?
87% of Avonworth School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avonworth School District?
Avonworth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Avonworth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,193 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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