Center Avenue School (Closed 2018)

102 Center Avenue
Butler, PA 16001
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Center Avenue 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (14-15)
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (PA)
(14-15)
25-29%
43%
(14-15)
45-49%
62%
Asian
(14-15)
2%
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)
6%
10%
Black
(14-15)
2%
15%
White
(14-15)
86%
68%
Two or more races
(14-15)
4%
3%
100%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
93%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Center Avenue School?
165 students attend Center Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Center Avenue School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Center Avenue School offer ?
Center Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Center Avenue School part of?
Center Avenue School is part of Butler Area School District.

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