How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Avella Area SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Avella, Pennsylvania | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 483 | 17,363 |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 15.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Avella Area SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,172 | $17,489 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.4% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 57.2% | 70.2% |
| Local Revenue | 33.4% | 15.9% |
Avella Area SD
Federal State Local
Reading SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Avella Area SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95.8% | 4.5% |
| African American | 0.2% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.4% | 87.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.9% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Avella Area SD | Reading SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 6 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 235:1 | 461.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 45.9% |
School Types
Avella Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Reading SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.