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Avon Grove MS

Middle School · Avon Grove Sd · West Grove, PA

An Avon Grove Sd middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

257 State Rd, West Grove, PA 19390

  • Math 49% vs PA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 67% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency48.8% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.9% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$15,310
Chronic Absenteeism3.6%

Students at Avon Grove MS score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
36%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency67%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
94%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
93%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
53%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2019
Math
58%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Avon Grove MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$114,403

Median home value

$377,700

Median rent

$1,221/mo

College educated

46.8%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19390; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Avon Grove CsCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–120.9 mi1,890Compare →
Kennett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.76–84.0 mi914Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Avon Grove Sd

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$15,310NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Avon Grove MS is listed in Avon Grove SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Avon Grove MS

Avon Grove MS is a public middle school in West Grove, PA, part of Avon Grove Sd, serving approximately 1,143 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avon Grove MS

What grades does Avon Grove MS serve?

Avon Grove MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Avon Grove MS?

Avon Grove MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,143 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Grove MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Avon Grove MS is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avon Grove MS rank in PA?

Avon Grove MS ranks #1,702 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Avon Grove MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Avon Grove MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Avon Grove MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avon Grove MS has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Avon Grove MS a charter school?

No, Avon Grove MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Avon Grove MS a Title I school?

No, Avon Grove MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avon Grove MS?

30.9% of students at Avon Grove MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,143
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
3.6%
Area population (ZIP 19390)
12,049
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
43.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19390; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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