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Avonworth Elementary School vs. Barrett Elementary School

Should you attend Avonworth Elementary School or Barrett Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Avonworth Elementary School
1320 Roosevelt Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Barrett Elementary School
221 E 12th Ave
Homestead, PA 15120
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Avonworth Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Barrett Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 621 students in grades 3-6, Avonworth Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 206 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Barrett Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
K-4
Total Students
621 students
206 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avonworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Barrett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avonworth Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Barrett Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avonworth Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Barrett Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
8:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Steel Valley 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

#318 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
#2146 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avonworth Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Barrett Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Top 20% in PA)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avonworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Barrett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75%
(Top 20% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avonworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avonworth Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Steel Valley 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 Avonworth Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Barrett Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
37
Grade 1 Students
-
47
Grade 2 Students
-
43
Grade 3 Students
142
33
Grade 4 Students
166
46
Grade 5 Students
159
-
Grade 6 Students
154
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Avonworth 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 Asian at Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
77%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Avonworth 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 Black at Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
88%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Steel Valley 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
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avonworth Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Steel Valley School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.22
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avonworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Steel Valley 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
15%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avonworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Avonworth 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 Barrett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Steel Valley 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
2%
5%
(14-15 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avonworth Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Avonworth School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Barrett Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Steel Valley School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
 
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