- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pittsburgh, PA
Avonworth Ms
Federal NCES profile for Avonworth Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420282000559
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Avonworth Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #18 of 21
- middle schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 15.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Avonworth Ms has class sizes larger than 99% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth Ms ranks #18 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Avonworth Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420282000559 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Avonworth Ms held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420282000559 · Pittsburgh, PA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
446 enr · 22.3:1 · 15.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Avonworth Hs (579 students)
Avonworth Ms held near 298 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.4 → 18.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Avonworth Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Avonworth Hs
Avonworth Hs
579 students
- Avonworth El S
Avonworth El Sch
478 students
- This school
Avonworth Ms
446 students
- Avonworth Prim
Avonworth Primary Center
423 students
What this shows Avonworth Ms reports 446 students on the CCD universe file.
How Avonworth Ms compares
Avonworth Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 64% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.0% | ▼ 74% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 446 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
446
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 99% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
5.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,960
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 446 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.3%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 88.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.6, Avonworth Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Avonworth Sd reports $15,960 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Avonworth Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avonworth Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avonworth El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Avonworth Primary Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Avonworth Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 423
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
North Hills Ms
Standard public school
1,127 students 15:1 students per teacher
Dorseyville Ms
Standard public school
981 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Pleasant Hills Ms
Standard public school
813 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Mellon Ms
Standard public school
661 students 12:1 students per teacher
Carson Ms
Standard public school
652 students 10.9:1 students per teacher
Fort Couch Ms
Standard public school
647 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~446 students)
Frequently asked questions about Avonworth Ms
How many students attend Avonworth Ms?
Avonworth Ms has 446 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pittsburgh, PA. CCD year-over-year: 307 (2022-23) → 298 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Avonworth Ms is 22.3:1, which is 64% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Avonworth Ms?
15.0% of students at Avonworth Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Avonworth Ms?
The largest demographic group at Avonworth Ms is White at 88.3% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Avonworth Ms?
Avonworth Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Avonworth Ms rank among middle schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, Avonworth Ms ranks #18 of 21 middle schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
What other schools are in Avonworth Sd?
Besides Avonworth Ms, Avonworth Sd also operates Avonworth Hs (579 students), Avonworth El Sch (478 students), and Avonworth Primary Center (423 students). See the Avonworth Sd district page for the complete list.