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Avella Elementary Center

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Avella Elementary Center ranks 920 th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

920^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,511 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Better than 39% of Pennsylvania elementary schools

Summary

Avella Elementary Center is a public elementary school in Avella, Pennsylvania, serving 242 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Avella Area School District, which is ranked 327 out of 606 school districts in the state.

Academically, Avella Elementary Center's performance on state assessments is generally below the Pennsylvania average, with proficiency rates of 37.1% in Math and 44.3% in English Language Arts (ELA) in 2024-2025, compared to state averages of 41.7% and 48.5%, respectively. However, the school's 4th-grade Math proficiency rate of 66.7% was significantly higher than the state average of 50.6%. The school has a relatively high per-student spending of $20,892 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1, but these factors have not yet translated to improved academic outcomes.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Trinity East Elementary School and Allison Park Elementary School, Avella Elementary Center's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school outperforms some nearby schools, such as Washington Park Elementary School, in certain grade-level assessments. The school's demographics, with a higher percentage of low-income students, may be contributing to the observed achievement gaps, and further analysis of instructional practices and curriculum could provide insights to help improve the school's overall performance.

242

Students ?

10.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$20,562

Per pupil spending ?

64.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312-2109

(724) 356-2218

District: Avella Area School District

Students who attend Avella Elementary Center usually attend:

High:

Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.0%

Two or more races:

4.1%

Hispanic:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2015 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school41%

District avg40%

Pennsylvania avg45%

920^th of 1,511

Pennsylvania public elementary schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

327^th of 606Avella Area School District among Pennsylvania districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	43.6	920 of 1511	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.0	979 of 1526	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.9	789 of 1534	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.1	920 of 1534	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	49.5	825 of 1433	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	57.0	794 of 1544	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	58.9	750 of 1530	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	50.1	929 of 1547	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2016	65.8	615 of 1554	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2015	60.7	685 of 1474	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.8	767 of 1467	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.6	828 of 1519	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.0	781 of 1599	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2011	70.6	484 of 1597	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	62.2	715 of 1579	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.2	694 of 1549	55.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	58.6	779 of 1551	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	53.1	902 of 1555	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	53.2	879 of 1545	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2005	71.5	374 of 1299	71.2%	★★★★☆
2004	53.8	721 of 1308	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2003	69.9	439 of 1302	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	987 of 1466	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.8	903 of 1488	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	43.7	801 of 1369	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.0	864 of 1432	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.9	612 of 1414	56.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	815 of 1475	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.0	1005 of 1495	32.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Pennsylvania percentile	Rating
2025	28.2	943 of 1201	21.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.9	1009 of 1229	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.6	857 of 1236	30.7%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)45th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)41st percentile~ school

Female (2025)33rd percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)21st percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Pennsylvania (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%-4 vs state

Math37%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Avella Elementary Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)					PSSA English Language Arts (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Avella Elementary Center	Public	K-6	1000 Avella Rd	Avella	15312	Washington County	Avella Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 356-2218	242	24	10.1	64.5%	230 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.1%)	43.6	920^th of 1511 public elementary schools	39.1%		43	979^th of 1526 public elementary schools	35.8%	59	40.7	66.7	44.0	2.6	37.1	51.5	50.0	40.0	35.9	44.3	$20,562	$2,354	$18,208
Trinity North Elementary School	Public	K-3	225 Midlan Drive	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 222-5064	232	21	10.8	98.7%	175 (75.4%)	6 (2.6%)	15 (6.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	32 (13.8%)								(n/a)	52.5				52.5	52.6				52.6	$17,913	$713	$17,200
Burgettstown Elementary Center	Public	K-5	100 Bavington Rd	Burgettstown	15021	Washington County	Burgettstown Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 947-8150	430	37	11.7	52.6%	389 (90.5%)	8 (1.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.3%)	58.8	678^th of 1511 public elementary schools	55.1%		61.8	667^th of 1526 public elementary schools	56.3%	11	60.0	53.4	52.0		55.3	43.8	50.0	52.0		48.3	$24,619	$1,314	$23,305
Fort Cherry Elementary Center	Public	K-6	110 Fort Cherry Road	Mc Donald	15057	Washington County	Fort Cherry School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 796-1551	455	37	12.1	51.4%	407 (89.5%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.8%)	77.5	329^th of 1511 public elementary schools	78.2%		82.6	233^rd of 1526 public elementary schools	84.7%	96	80.6	55.4	52.4	62.9	63.1	80.7	50.0	57.4	64.5	63.5	$19,104	$901	$18,203
Allison Park Elementary School	Public	K-6	803 McGovern Rd	Houston	15342	Washington County	Chartiers-Houston School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-4700	691	48	14.3	37.0%	563 (81.5%)	25 (3.6%)	42 (6.1%)	6 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	53 (7.7%)	72.9	423^rd of 1511 public elementary schools	72.0%		77.5	340^th of 1526 public elementary schools	77.7%	83	62.1	63.9	58.3	48.5	58.2	62.4	60.7	59.3	55.0	59.5	$15,111	$688	$14,423
Claysville Elementary School	Public	K-5	119 Main St	Claysville	15323	Washington County	McGuffey School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 663-7772	478	38	12.6	52.3%	455 (95.2%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	61.5	628^th of 1511 public elementary schools	58.4%		56.3	775^th of 1526 public elementary schools	49.2%	147	69.6	46.8	41.3		52.2	65.8	53.1	45.4		54.5	$17,243	$1,051	$16,191
Trinity West Elementary School	Public	K-3	1041 Gabby Ave	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 222-4730	303	28	10.8	81.2%	245 (80.9%)	15 (5.0%)	5 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	34 (11.2%)								(n/a)	53.3				53.3	41.4				41.4	$18,092	$720	$17,372
Muse Elementary School	Public	K-4	40 Muse School St	Muse	15350	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-9014	759	48	15.7	31.6%	623 (82.1%)	35 (4.6%)	26 (3.4%)	20 (2.6%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (6.9%)	78.8	305^th of 1511 public elementary schools	79.8%		79.2	306^th of 1526 public elementary schools	79.9%	1	72.2	60.3			66.5	67.9	66.8			67.5	$14,073	$455	$13,617
Trinity Intermediate School	Public	4-5	50 Scenic Dr	Washington	15301	Washington County	Trinity Area School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(724) 223-2000	535	35	15.2		468 (87.5%)	10 (1.9%)	19 (3.6%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	28 (5.2%)								(n/a)
South Central Elementary	Public	K-4	230 S Central Ave	Canonsburg	15317	Washington County	Canon-McMillan School District	No	No	No	Yes	(724) 745-4475	450	33	13.5	48.0%	340 (75.6%)	34 (7.6%)	19 (4.2%)	14 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (9.6%)	63.8	590^th of 1511 public elementary schools	61.0%		62.7	645^th of 1526 public elementary schools	57.7%	55	61.7	59.1			60.4	56.2	51.2			53.7	$15,557	$986	$14,570

Frequently Asked Questions about Avella Elementary Center

What is the racial makeup of Avella Elementary Center?

Students at Avella Elementary Center are 95% White, 4% Two or more races.

Is Avella Elementary Center a good school?

Avella Elementary Center ranks 920^th of 1511 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Avella Elementary Center attend?

Students who attend Avella Elementary Center usually go on to attend:

High : Avella Area Junior/Senior High School

What district is Avella Elementary Center in?

Avella Area School District

How many students attend Avella Elementary Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 242 students attended Avella Elementary Center.

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