D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Avalon El Sch

📚 K – 06 🏫 School
📍 721 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 46th percentile in Pennsylvania
Growth
D
Students gain 0.58 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 19th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Pennsylvania schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
263
Students
enrolled
10.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$26K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%46/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%19/100Students gain 0.58 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 7th percentile in Pennsylvania (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Pennsylvania schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Pennsylvania. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency67% (+5 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (−10 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Pennsylvania state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%42%reading +3 pts, math -6 pts53rd percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +17 pts, math +16 pts82nd percentile (list)
Low-income57%32%reading +13 pts, math +9 pts71st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 721 California Ave
City Pittsburgh
ZIP Code 15202
District 4217770
NCES School ID 421777000030
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15202

Understanding the community around Avalon El Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $62,879
Per Capita Income $43,360
Poverty Rate 4.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 28.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.3%
High School or Higher 96.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $183,800
Median Rent $928
Owner-Occupied 51.5%
Renter-Occupied 48.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Avalon El Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.2%
Female 46.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 62.7%
Black 21.7%
Two or More Races 12.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 263
Teachers (FTE) 24.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Avalon El Sch?
Avalon El Sch has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Avalon El Sch?
Avalon El Sch has 263 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1.
What grades does Avalon El Sch serve?
Avalon El Sch serves grades K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Avalon El Sch receive per student?
Avalon El Sch receives $25,780 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Avalon El Sch in 15202 ▼
Avg Home Value
$220,011
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,111
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
48.5%

Other Schools in 15202

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026