Avon Middle High School

Summary:

Avon Middle High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the town of Avon, Massachusetts. The school has seen some shifts in its student demographics in recent years, with the percentage of White students decreasing and the percentage of African American students increasing.

Academically, Avon Middle High School has had a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 159th out of 347 Massachusetts high schools in 2022-2023 to 292nd out of 351 in 2018-2019. The school's performance has also varied across different student subgroups, with White and Special Education students performing relatively well, but African American and low-income students struggling. The school's MCAS scores have generally been below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While Avon Middle High School has seen a significant improvement in its four-year graduation rate, its dropout rate has fluctuated over the years. The school's challenges, including achievement gaps between student subgroups and inconsistent academic performance, suggest the need for targeted interventions and a review of its curriculum and instructional practices to better support all students.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 287 West Main Street
       Avon, MA  02322


(508) 583-4822

District: Avon

SchoolDigger Rank:
282nd of 348 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,856 Help


Feeder schools for Avon Middle High School:

Elementary:    Ralph D Butler

Student/teacher ratio:  9.3 Help
Number of students:  338

Racial breakdown:

African American:
39.9%
White:
35.2%
Hispanic:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avon Middle High School ranks worse than 62.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.66. (See more...)
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Compare Details Avon Middle High School ranks worse than 81% of high schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.25. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Avon Middle High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Avon Middle High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.9%), White (35.2%), Hispanic (14.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avon Middle High School is 9.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avon Middle High School is $18,856.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avon Middle High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avon Middle High School 307th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Avon Middle High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Avon Middle High School 282nd of 348 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Avon Middle High School in the ranking list.)

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Avon:

SchoolDigger ranks Avon 283rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avon Middle High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 29.62 256th 339 24.5%
2004 28.07 271st 344 21.2%
2005 38.02 238th 356 33.1%
2006 46.38 239th 399 40.1%
2007 36.81 274th 399 31.3%
2008 34.36 282nd 407 30.7%
2009 55.86 200th 409 51.1%
2010 45.73 269th 434 38.0%
2011 56.16 211th 449 53.0%
2012 59.72 195th 455 57.1%
2013 57.00 200th 455 56.0%
2014 50.49 240th 455 47.3%
2015 38.79 284th 441 35.6%
2016 65.97 156th 482 67.6%
2017 42.77 286th 487 41.3%
2018 52.31 226th 484 53.3%
2019 61.39 179th 498 64.1%
2021 58.89 187th 501 62.7%
2022 37.02 300th 497 39.6%
2023 41.08 279th 501 44.3%
2024 33.66 307th 493 37.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.39 246th 467 47.3%
2019 61.31 138th 484 71.5%
2021 66.17 107th 489 78.1%
2022 31.80 357th 503 29.0%
2023 25.46 343rd 444 22.7%
2024 33.28 264th 441 40.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.91 213th 438 51.4%
2019 56.97 177th 452 60.8%
2021 70.81 92nd 462 80.1%
2022 40.20 286th 489 41.5%
2023 42.62 266th 481 44.7%
2024 38.00 285th 469 39.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.46 168th 463 63.7%
2019 55.07 219th 478 54.2%
2021 51.69 212th 483 56.1%
2022 35.89 309th 494 37.4%
2023 57.40 186th 489 62.0%
2024 28.49 333rd 481 30.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 33.39 269th 445 39.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.94 278th 466 40.3%
2019 64.99 164th 478 65.7%
2021 62.47 168th 485 65.4%
2022 39.62 284th 497 42.9%
2023 28.63 342nd 489 30.1%
2024 37.69 289th 483 40.2%
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Rank History for middle school Tested In Person students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 60.96 175th 491 64.4%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 68th 172 60.5%
2019 65.30 55th 195 71.8%
2021 60.53 51st 193 73.6%
2022 43.27 113th 212 46.7%
2023 45.84 103rd 209 50.7%
2024 49.90 91st 202 55.0%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.42 188th 378 50.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.24 225th 395 43.0%
2019 65.09 127th 396 67.9%
2021 64.13 116th 401 71.1%
2022 39.63 219th 404 45.8%
2023 43.02 214th 403 46.9%
2024 24.61 295th 392 24.7%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Avon Middle High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 19.41 241st 304 20.7%
2004 42.07 201st 307 34.5%
2005 24.03 244th 311 21.5%
2006 19.00 266th 314 15.3%
2007 36.19 220th 316 30.4%
2008 48.62 193rd 319 39.5%
2009 36.43 241st 322 25.2%
2010 38.67 250th 335 25.4%
2011 56.15 192nd 340 43.5%
2012 54.68 202nd 340 40.6%
2013 41.03 255th 344 25.9%
2014 45.05 239th 347 31.1%
2015 45.34 245th 354 30.8%
2016 40.21 258th 351 26.5%
2017 35.52 266th 348 23.6%
2018 45.04 238th 345 31.0%
2019 20.13 292nd 351 16.8%
2021 46.14 180th 285 36.8%
2022 50.65 184th 342 46.2%
2023 55.62 159th 347 54.2%
2024 21.25 282nd 348 19.0%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.49 268th 344 22.1%
2019 12.36 325th 348 6.6%
2021 48.81 128th 268 52.2%
2022 76.71 56th 339 83.5%
2024 26.43 209th 289 27.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.48 262nd 330 20.6%
2019 9.93 306th 330 7.3%
2021 43.18 151st 253 40.3%
2022 67.02 104th 332 68.7%
2023 63.85 115th 338 66.0%
2024 32.71 235th 338 30.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.39 246th 339 27.4%
2019 15.12 302nd 342 11.7%
2021 47.36 170th 281 39.5%
2022 37.48 225th 340 33.8%
2023 55.19 160th 339 52.8%
2024 18.10 285th 342 16.7%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.62 229th 343 33.2%
2019 17.73 292nd 346 15.6%
2021 43.93 175th 281 37.7%
2022 61.61 134th 339 60.5%
2023 52.66 165th 343 51.9%
2024 22.58 271st 342 20.8%
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Rank History for high school African American students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.05 66th 134 50.7%
2019 23.67 114th 137 16.8%
2021 63.56 24th 94 74.5%
2022 76.76 22nd 133 83.5%
2023 59.04 48th 142 66.2%
2024 36.57 96th 160 40.0%
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Rank History for high school White students at Avon Middle High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.67 221st 303 27.1%
2019 24.92 243rd 302 19.5%
2021 47.69 142nd 249 43.0%
2022 52.46 149th 300 50.3%
2023 87.24 44th 301 85.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Avon Middle High School Test Scores
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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Avon Middle High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 369 98 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 338 106 13 9 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2002 326 108 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2003 326 108 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2004 322 101 20 7 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 234 92 22 4 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2006 234 99 21 8 0 n/a n/a 2 364
2007 253 92 21 12 0 n/a n/a 3 381
2008 237 96 15 14 2 n/a n/a 3 367
2009 238 87 12 20 2 2 3 0 364
2010 232 80 14 15 3 1 4 0 349
2011 211 99 13 22 3 1 6 0 355
2012 208 98 15 20 3 1 6 0 351
2013 198 106 16 16 2 1 6 0 345
2014 186 111 18 17 2 0 6 0 340
2015 156 119 18 24 1 0 10 0 328
2016 141 125 19 23 2 0 12 0 322
2017 153 119 18 15 2 0 11 1 319
2018 152 110 14 21 0 0 13 2 312
2019 143 123 15 23 1 0 17 0 322
2020 124 116 17 30 1 0 21 0 309
2021 131 105 16 35 4 0 20 0 311
2022 129 108 16 39 4 0 20 0 316
2023 119 135 15 50 3 0 16 0 338

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Avon Middle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 479 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 469 n/a 0.0 11.7
2002 453 n/a n/a 18.1
2003 453 n/a n/a 18.1
2004 452 37.4 12.1 20.8
2005 352 28.9 12.2 23.9
2006 364 35.0 10.4 29.6
2007 381 28.0 13.6 31.7
2008 367 30.6 12.0 32.1
2009 364 31.3 11.6 30.5
2010 349 31.6 11.0 32.7
2011 355 32.2 11.0 31.3
2012 351 32.4 10.8 31.9
2013 345 32.4 10.6 30.4
2014 340 31.6 10.7 31.8
2015 328 33.0 9.9 40.9
2016 322 32.0 10.0 n/a
2017 319 34.3 9.2 n/a
2018 312 35.1 8.8 n/a
2019 322 34.1 9.4 n/a
2020 309 34.9 8.8 n/a
2021 311 33.7 9.2 n/a
2022 316 35.1 8.9 n/a
2023 338 36.2 9.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Avon Middle High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 479 n/a 0.0 11.1
2001 469 n/a 0.0 11.7
2002 453 n/a n/a 18.1
2003 453 n/a n/a 18.1
2004 452 37.4 12.1 20.8
2005 352 28.9 12.2 23.9
2006 364 35.0 10.4 29.6
2007 381 28.0 13.6 31.7
2008 367 30.6 12.0 32.1
2009 364 31.3 11.6 30.5
2010 349 31.6 11.0 32.7
2011 355 32.2 11.0 31.3
2012 351 32.4 10.8 31.9
2013 345 32.4 10.6 30.4
2014 340 31.6 10.7 31.8
2015 328 33.0 9.9 40.9
2016 322 32.0 10.0 n/a
2017 319 34.3 9.2 n/a
2018 312 35.1 8.8 n/a
2019 322 34.1 9.4 n/a
2020 309 34.9 8.8 n/a
2021 311 33.7 9.2 n/a
2022 316 35.1 8.9 n/a
2023 338 36.2 9.3 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Avon Middle High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $276 (1.6%) $16,938 (98.4%) $17,214
2020 $87 (0.5%) $17,821 (99.5%) $17,908
2021 $399 (2.1%) $18,457 (97.9%) $18,856

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Avon Middle High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 179th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 279th of 501 Middle schools
 19.7%
Ranks 292nd of 351 High schoolsRanks 159th of 347 High schools
 37.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avon Middle High School)4338.1
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Avon)4037.9
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Avon Middle High School)5740.3
 16.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Avon)5740
 17%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avon Middle High School)6335.1
 27.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Avon)6334.5
 28.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Avon Middle High School)4721.1
 26%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Avon)4720.7
 26.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Avon Middle High School)4824.6
 23.4%
   8th Grade Science (Avon)4824.1
 23.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Avon Middle High School)4473.8
 29.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Avon)4671.4
 25.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Avon Middle High School)3437.7
 3.7%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Avon)3436.5
 2.5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Avon Middle High School)5436.7
 17.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Avon)5134.1
 16.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Avon Middle High School)5231.1
 20.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Avon)4731.7
 15.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Avon Middle High School)4824.6
 23.4%
   All Grades Science (Avon)5128.7
 22.3%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students322338
 5%
African American123135
 9.8%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian1515
Hispanic2350
 117.4%
Pacific Islander00
White143119
 16.8%
Two or More Races1716
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Avon Middle High School

Avon Middle High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Ralph D Butler

Students at Avon Middle High School are 40% African American, 35% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 338 students attended Avon Middle High School.

Avon Middle High School ranks in the bottom 19.0% of Massachusetts high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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