Summary:
Avondale Elementary is a public elementary school in Amarillo, Texas, serving 548 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District, which is ranked 442 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Avondale Elementary has a diverse student population, with 39.23% White, 13.14% African American, 42.34% Hispanic, and other racial groups represented. However, the school faces challenges, as 80.11% of students are economically disadvantaged. Academically, Avondale's performance on STAAR tests is generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in reading and science. For example, in 5th-grade science, only 22.37% of Avondale students were proficient or better, compared to 26.95% for the district and 26.29% for the state. But the school's 5th-grade students performed better in mathematics, with 69.33% proficient or better, exceeding the district and state averages.
Compared to nearby schools in the Amarillo ISD, such as Belmar Elementary and Paramount Terrace Elementary, Avondale generally performs lower on STAAR tests, particularly in reading and science. However, Avondale's higher per-student spending of $10,167, compared to the district average of $11,324, may contribute to its stronger performance in certain areas, such as mathematics and special education. The school's Gifted and Talented program has also shown strong performance in the past, ranking in the top 3% of Texas elementary schools, though it has since declined to the top 38%.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-5
District:
Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)
SchoolDigger Rank:
2297th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,167
Students who attend Avondale Elementary usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7
Number of students: 548
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
42.3%
White:
39.2%
African American:
13.1%
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Two or more races:
4.2%
Asian:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.2%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.1%
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