Italy High School vs. Avalon School
Should I attend Italy High School or Avalon School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Italy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Avalon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 310 students in grades 7-12, Italy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas 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 Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Avalon School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
310 students
340 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#4103 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#3677 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
≥50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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33
Kindergarten Students
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19
Grade 1 Students
-
24
Grade 2 Students
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29
Grade 3 Students
-
29
Grade 4 Students
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35
Grade 5 Students
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15
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Grade 7 Students
43
24
Grade 8 Students
61
26
Grade 9 Students
49
23
Grade 10 Students
54
24
Grade 11 Students
46
16
Grade 12 Students
57
20
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
33%
41%
% Black
12%
1%
% White
52%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
