Bell Avon Elementary School (Closed 2014)

238 Stewart St
Salina, PA 15680
Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Bell Avon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 73%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
157 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data
This School
State Level (PA)
(12-13)
80-84%
73%
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(12-13)
85-89%
70%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bell Avon Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
1%
14%
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Black
3%
14%
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White
95%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
1%
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School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) 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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 73% PA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% PA state average).
How many students attend Bell Avon Elementary School?
157 students attend Bell Avon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bell Avon Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell Avon Elementary School?
Bell Avon Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bell Avon Elementary School offer ?
Bell Avon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Bell Avon Elementary School part of?
Bell Avon Elementary School is part of Kiski Area School District.

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