Serving 97 students in grades Kindergarten, Third Avenue 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49%
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Third Avenue El Sch is located in the southeastern part of Kingston, PA, covering approximately 1.1 square miles. Parents can typically expect a driving time of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Third Avenue Elementary School's student population of 97 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
97 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Third Avenue Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
43%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
27%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
5%
3%
Showing 2009–2018. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% PA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Third Avenue Elementary School?
97 students attend Third Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Third Avenue Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 21% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Third Avenue Elementary School?
Third Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Third Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Third Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Third Avenue Elementary School part of?
Third Avenue Elementary School is part of Wyoming Valley West School District.
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