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Avalon Elementary School vs. Pittsburgh Capa 6-12

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School Overview

School
Avalon Elementary School
721 California Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15202
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Pittsburgh Capa 6-12
111 9th St
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Avalon Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 826 students in grades 6-12, Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
6-12
Total Students
263 students
826 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Avalon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
30% | 70%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Avalon Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
52 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Avalon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northgate School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1373 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#378 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Avalon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
52%
(Top 30% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avalon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
86%
(Top 5% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avalon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 30% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Avalon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥95%
(Top 10% in PA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 with the average graduation rate observed in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Avalon Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12 by grade.
Kindergarten Students
38
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Grade 1 Students
43
-
Grade 2 Students
41
-
Grade 3 Students
41
-
Grade 4 Students
29
-
Grade 5 Students
34
-
Grade 6 Students
37
105
Grade 7 Students
-
124
Grade 8 Students
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88
Grade 9 Students
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137
Grade 10 Students
-
139
Grade 11 Students
-
113
Grade 12 Students
-
120

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
63%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Avalon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northgate School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pittsburgh School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Avalon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Avalon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(19-20 School Year Data)
4%
(15-16 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Avalon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northgate School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pittsburgh Capa 6-12, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pittsburgh School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
 
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