Avella El Center
Tel:
(724)356-2294
- Avella El Center serves 293 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is approximately equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
Avella El Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Avella El Center's student population of 293 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 293 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Avella El Center's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Avella El Center is 0.00, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1301 out of 2,835 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Black | n/a | 15% |
| White | 100% | 66% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | n/a | 0.26 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Avella Area SD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Avella El Center is Avella Area Junior Senior High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Franklin Primary School (6.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Avella Avella Area Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 261 students
0.0 miles
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
(724)356-2216 0.0 7-12 261 - Wellsburg Franklin Primary School Magnet School
Grades: K-4 | 145 students
6.1 miles
1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304)737-1760 6.1 K-4 145 - Wellsburg Brooke High School Magnet School
Grades: PK-12 | 966 students
8.1 miles
29 Bruin Drive, Box 610
Wellsburg, WV 26070
(304)527-1410 8.1 PK-12 966 - Washington Trinity North Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 365 students
8.1 miles
225 Midlan Drive
Washington, PA 15301
(724)222-5064 8.1 K-5 365 - Burgettstown Burgettstown El Center Grades: K-5 | 503 students
8.8 miles
100 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
(724)947-8150 8.8 K-5 503
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