Italy High School vs. Avalon School
Should you attend Italy High School or Avalon School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Italy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Avalon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Overview
Serving 298 students in grades 7-12, Italy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 349 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Avalon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
298 students
349 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5893 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6502 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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32
Kindergarten Students
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24
Grade 1 Students
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27
Grade 2 Students
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22
Grade 3 Students
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26
Grade 4 Students
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24
Grade 5 Students
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23
Grade 6 Students
-
29
Grade 7 Students
49
19
Grade 8 Students
58
25
Grade 9 Students
44
23
Grade 10 Students
55
23
Grade 11 Students
42
28
Grade 12 Students
50
24
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
37%
40%
% Black
11%
2%
% White
47%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
