Italy High School vs. Avalon School
Should you attend Italy High School or Avalon School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Italy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Avalon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 303 students in grades 7-12, Italy High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 337 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Avalon School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
7-12
PK-12
Total Students
303 students
337 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5893 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6502 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
≥80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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30
Kindergarten Students
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26
Grade 1 Students
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20
Grade 2 Students
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24
Grade 3 Students
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28
Grade 4 Students
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23
Grade 5 Students
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33
Grade 6 Students
-
18
Grade 7 Students
65
23
Grade 8 Students
38
22
Grade 9 Students
63
24
Grade 10 Students
46
26
Grade 11 Students
45
23
Grade 12 Students
46
17
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
35%
38%
% Black
12%
1%
% White
49%
58%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
