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Avella Area School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
Washington County
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PH: (724) 356-2218

Grades K-12
745 students
2 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

79% (2007)

80% (2006)

74% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 73% in 2007.

Math

89% (2007)

86% (2006)

86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 79% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

80% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2007.

Math

91% (2007)

82% (2006)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

50% (2007)

58% (2006)

89% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2007.

Writing

38% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2007.

Math

77% (2007)

75% (2006)

81% (2005)

72% (2004)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

63% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

69% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 67% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

74% (2007)

77% (2006)

70% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 75% in 2007.

Writing

45% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 72% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

77% (2006)

65% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 68% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading

53% (2007)

55% (2006)

59% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing

68% (2007)

93% (2006)

36% (2005)

Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2007.

Math

39% (2007)

46% (2006)

27% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	78%
Economically disadvantaged	76%

Math	This District
All Students	89%
Female	89%
Male	90%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	89%
Economically disadvantaged	86%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	81%
Male	80%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	60%

Math	This District
All Students	91%
Female	90%
Male	92%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	91%
Economically disadvantaged	80%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	55%
Male	45%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	49%
Economically disadvantaged	29%
IEP	33%

Writing	This District
All Students	38%
Female	55%
Male	22%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	37%
Economically disadvantaged	25%
IEP	8%

Math	This District
All Students	77%
Female	76%
Male	79%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	50%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	88%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	64%
Economically disadvantaged	50%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	72%
Male	42%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	45%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	59%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	61%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	67%
Economically disadvantaged	53%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	92%
Male	58%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	72%
Economically disadvantaged	56%

Writing	This District
All Students	45%
Female	57%
Male	33%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	43%
Economically disadvantaged	39%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	75%
Male	74%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	75%
Economically disadvantaged	50%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	79%
Male	38%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	27%
IEP	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	96%
Male	52%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	57%
IEP	24%

Math	This District
All Students	39%
Female	63%
Male	26%
Black	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	39%
Economically disadvantaged	18%
IEP	6%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	13	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	97%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	3%	16%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	34%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$9,852	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	62%
Student and staff support	6%	8%
Administration	13%	10%
Other expenditures	21%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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