Summary:
The city of Avella, Pennsylvania is home to two schools - Avella Elementary Center and Avella Area Junior/Senior High School. These schools are part of the Avella Area School District, which is ranked 366 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The data analysis reveals a mix of strengths and areas for improvement across the two Avella schools. Avella Area Junior/Senior High School stands out with a strong 87.5% four-year graduation rate, low 1.6% dropout rate, and solid performance on Keystone Exams, particularly in Literature. In contrast, Avella Elementary Center demonstrates relatively high proficiency rates in PSSA Science and strong 3rd and 4th-grade PSSA Math and ELA performance, but struggles with lower PSSA Math proficiency rates across all grades.
The significant difference in free/reduced lunch rates between the elementary and high school, with the elementary school having a higher rate of 57.14%, may indicate socioeconomic disparities within the district. Additionally, the higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at the high school level may contribute to its relatively better performance compared to the elementary school. Overall, the district's low ranking and 2-star rating suggest that there is room for improvement across the schools, and they should continue to focus on addressing areas of weakness, such as PSSA Math proficiency.
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