Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten, Third Avenue Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Third Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Third Avenue Elementary School's student population of 111 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Third Avenue Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
16%
14%
Black
15%
14%
White
52%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Third Avenue Elementary School?
111 students attend Third Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Third Avenue Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Third Avenue Elementary School?
Third Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Third Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Third Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten
What school district is Third Avenue Elementary School part of?
Third Avenue Elementary School is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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