Fairview Avenue Elementary School
Fairview Avenue Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Fairview Avenue Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Fairview Avenue Elementary School's student population of 710 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 710 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
Fairview Avenue Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,820 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Fairview Avenue Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1524 out of 2820 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 15% |
| White | 82% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waynesboro Area School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Fairview Avenue Elementary School is Waynesboro Area Senior High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Waynesboro Area Middle School (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waynesboro Waynesboro Area Senior High School Math: 79% | Reading: 76%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,286 student10
1.2 miles
550 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191 1.2 9-12 1,286 - Waynesboro Waynesboro Area Middle School Math: 42% | Reading: 67%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,007 student10
1.3 miles
702 E 2nd St
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191 1.3 6-8 1,007 - Waynesboro Summitview Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 68%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 573 students10
1.5 miles
840 East Second Street
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191 1.5 K-5 573 - Waynesboro Hooverville Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 319 students10
2.0 miles
10829 Buchanan Trail East
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191 2 K-5 319 - Waynesboro Mowrey Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 61%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 454 students10
4.2 miles
7891 Tomstown Road
Waynesboro, PA 17268
(717) 762-1191 4.2 K-5 454
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