A
Very Good
87/100

Avonworth MS

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 256 Josephs Lane, Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Overall
A
87/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 76% · Math 51% proficient · 78th percentile in Pennsylvania
Resources
B+
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

87
Repit Score
out of 100
298
Students
enrolled
15.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%78/100reading 83rd percentile, math 74th percentile among Pennsylvania middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 11% 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 −8 points worse 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 proficiency76% (+14 pts vs. state avg 62%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency51% (+4 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
White77%52%reading +8 pts, math +4 pts71st percentile (list)
Low-income55%25%reading +11 pts, math +2 pts48th 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 256 Josephs Lane
City Pittsburgh
ZIP Code 15237
District 4202820
NCES School ID 420282000559
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 15237

Understanding the community around Avonworth MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $104,918
Per Capita Income $54,814
Poverty Rate 2.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 51.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.4%
High School or Higher 97.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $284,900
Median Rent $1,218
Owner-Occupied 79.1%
Renter-Occupied 20.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Avonworth MS.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.2%
Two or More Races 5.0%
Black 4.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.4%
Asian 2.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 298
Teachers (FTE) 18.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Avonworth MS?
Avonworth MS has a Repit School Score of 87 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Avonworth MS?
Avonworth MS has 298 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
What grades does Avonworth MS serve?
Avonworth MS serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Avonworth MS receive per student?
Avonworth MS receives $19,018 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Avonworth MS in 15237 ▼
Avg Home Value
$363,441
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,713
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
20.9%

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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