Allegheny Valley School District
- 300 PEARL AVE
- CHESWICK, PA 15024
- (724) 274-5300
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 86.7% | 82.7% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $13,190 | $11,954 |
| Students Per Teacher | 16.9 | 13.7 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,145 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 68 | - |
District Test Scores
PSSA - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.6% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 91.0% | 81.7% | |
| 2008 | 86.4% | 80.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.7% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 85.9% | 77.0% | |
| 2008 | 79.0% | 76.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.3% | 84.9% | |
| 2009 | 77.2% | 81.8% | |
| 2008 | 74.1% | 79.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.2% | 72.9% | |
| 2009 | 69.6% | 72.6% | |
| 2008 | 64.7% | 70.1% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.9% | 81.4% | |
| 2009 | 89.9% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 78.6% | 81.5% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.4% | 74.4% | |
| 2009 | 69.8% | 73.5% | |
| 2008 | 65.2% | 73.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.8% | 64.1% | |
| 2009 | 69.7% | 64.5% | |
| 2008 | 62.2% | 61.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 67.5% | 61.8% | |
| 2009 | 54.1% | 58.1% | |
| 2008 | 78.5% | 57.3% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.7% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 76.1% | 75.7% | |
| 2008 | 68.6% | 72.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.1% | 68.8% | |
| 2009 | 70.4% | 67.6% | |
| 2008 | 74.4% | 66.9% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.3% | 77.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.6% | 75.3% | |
| 2008 | 61.2% | 70.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 78.9% | 73.5% | |
| 2009 | 77.3% | 71.4% | |
| 2008 | 72.4% | 70.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 80.5% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 61.2% | 71.3% | |
| 2008 | 62.3% | 70.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 83.7% | 80.5% | |
| 2008 | 81.7% | 78.3% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 62.3% | 57.2% | |
| 2009 | 59.2% | 54.8% | |
| 2008 | 39.8% | 52.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 88.0% | 75.2% | |
| 2009 | 81.4% | 71.2% | |
| 2008 | 76.9% | 69.1% | |
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 65.8% | 59.6% | |
| 2009 | 58.3% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 60.8% | 55.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 71.9% | 67.2% | |
| 2009 | 66.6% | 65.2% | |
| 2008 | 68.2% | 64.7% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 39.8% | |
| 2009 | 34.3% | 39.7% | |
| 2008 | 25.2% | 35.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.3% | 80.7% | |
| 2009 | 83.0% | 82.7% | |
| 2008 | 88.7% | 85.8% | |
Distict total - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.1% | - | |
Source: PA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,145 | 16.9 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 82 |
| 1st Grade Students | 78 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 74 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 67 |
| 4th Grade Students | 83 |
| 5th Grade Students | 85 |
| 6th Grade Students | 88 |
| 7th Grade Students | 73 |
| 8th Grade Students | 88 |
| 9th Grade Students | 98 |
| 10th Grade Students | 99 |
| 11th Grade Students | 95 |
| 12th Grade Students | 110 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Hispanic | 8 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 20 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 1,085 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 551 |
| Female | 569 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 68 | 16.9 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 31 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 34 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 0.2 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 20 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 0.8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 2 |
| Elementary | 0.8 |
| Secondary | 1 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 2 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 77 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 3 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 29 |
| School Administrators | 5 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| Student Support Services | 23 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 14 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $19,217,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $14,314,000 | 74.5% |
| Property Tax | $12,774,000 | 66.5% |
| Public Utility Tax | $19,000 | 0.10% |
| Individual And Corporate Income Taxes | $643,000 | 3.3% |
| All Other Taxes | $105,000 | 0.5% |
| Other School Systems | $61,000 | 0.3% |
| Cities and Counties | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| School Lunch | $298,000 | 1.6% |
| Rents and Royalties | $6,000 | 0.03% |
| Interest Earnings | $372,000 | 1.9% |
| Private Contributions | $4,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $31,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $4,307,000 | 22.4% |
| General Formula Assistance | $2,207,000 | 11.5% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $600,000 | 3.1% |
| Special Education Programs | $656,000 | 3.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $20,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch Programs | $36,000 | 0.2% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $225,000 | 1.2% |
| Transportation Programs | $220,000 | 1.1% |
| Other Programs | $343,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $596,000 | 3.1% |
| Through State - Title I | $185,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $34,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $190,000 | 1.0% |
| Through State - Other | $47,000 | 0.2% |
| Direct - Other | $133,000 | 0.7% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $15,419,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $8,432,000 | 54.7% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $6,397,000 | 41.5% |
| Student Support | $549,000 | 2.9% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $914,000 | 4.8% |
| General Administration Support | $515,000 | 2.7% |
| School Administration Support | $708,000 | 3.7% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,996,000 | 10.4% |
| Student Transportation Support | $889,000 | 4.6% |
| Other Support Services | $826,000 | 4.3% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $590,000 | 3.8% |
| Food Services | $590,000 | 3.1% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 86.7% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 98 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 5 | 1.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Allegheny Valley School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 3
- Students: 1,145
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 68
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| School Name (Sort |
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| ACMETONIA PRIMARY SCHOOL | ||||
300 Pearl St
Cheswick, PA Public | KG-3 | 302 | 15.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| COLFAX UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
430 Colfax St
Springdale, PA Public | 4-6 | 256 | 13.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SPRINGDALE JUNIOR / HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
501 Butler Rd
Springdale, PA Public | 7-12 | 562 | 17.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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