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Avonworth Middle School

256 Josephs Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 307 students in grades 7-8, Avonworth Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in PA
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Avonworth Middle School's student population of 307 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Avonworth Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avonworth Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#515 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Avonworth Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
1%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Avonworth Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Avonworth Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Avonworth Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avonworth Middle School's ranking?
Avonworth Middle School is ranked #515 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Avonworth Middle School?
307 students attend Avonworth Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Avonworth Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Avonworth Middle School?
Avonworth Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Avonworth Middle School offer ?
Avonworth Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Avonworth Middle School part of?
Avonworth Middle School is part of Avonworth School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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