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Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School vs. Burgettstown Middle School High School

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School Overview

School
Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School
1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Burgettstown Middle School High School
104 Bavington Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)

Burgettstown Middle School High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 229 students in grades 7-12, Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School ranks in the top 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 518 students in grades 6-12, Burgettstown Middle School High 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 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-12
6-12
Total Students
229 students
518 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Burgettstown Middle School High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Burgettstown Middle School High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Burgettstown Middle School High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Avella Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Burgettstown Middle School High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Burgettstown Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1069 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#1935 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Burgettstown Middle School High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
21%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Avella Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burgettstown Middle School High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Burgettstown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in PA)
54%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Avella Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burgettstown Middle School High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Burgettstown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 50% in PA)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Avella Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Burgettstown Middle School High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Burgettstown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
90-94%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Avella Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Burgettstown Middle School High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Burgettstown Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Burgettstown Middle School High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
66
Grade 7 Students
34
83
Grade 8 Students
42
75
Grade 9 Students
39
69
Grade 10 Students
39
83
Grade 11 Students
35
67
Grade 12 Students
40
75

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Burgettstown Middle School High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Burgettstown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Avella Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Burgettstown Middle School High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Burgettstown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Avella Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Burgettstown Middle School High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Burgettstown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2017-18 school year.
% White
97%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Avella Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Burgettstown Middle School High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Burgettstown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Avella Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Burgettstown Middle School High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Burgettstown Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Avella Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Burgettstown Middle School High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Burgettstown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Avella Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Burgettstown Middle School High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Burgettstown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avella Area Jr. Sr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Avella Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Burgettstown Middle School High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Burgettstown Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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