Center Avenue 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (14-15)
165 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)45-49%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Asian
(14-15)1%
4%
Hispanic
(14-15)7%
10%
Black
(14-15)2%
15%
White
(14-15)86%
68%
Hawaiian
(14-15)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(14-15)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
92%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Butler Area School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% PA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
How many students attend Center Avenue School?
165 students attend Center Avenue School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Center Avenue School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Center Avenue School offer ?
Center Avenue School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Center Avenue School part of?
Center Avenue School is part of Butler Area School District.
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