Avonworth MS

446 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Avonworth Middle School, located at 256 Josephs Lane in the Pittsburgh suburb of Ohio Township, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Avonworth School District. The school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, student-centered environment. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside diverse extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and the more advanced academic demands of high school.

Beyond its academic focus, Avonworth Middle School is known for its emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school encourages students to participate in a variety of clubs, athletics, and arts programs, which are designed to build leadership skills and social responsibility. With a dedicated faculty and a strong partnership with the surrounding community, the school consistently strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

446

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Avonworth MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	8
Black	13
Asian	8
Two or More	23

White
394 (88.3%)
Two or More
23 (5.2%)
Black
13 (2.9%)
Hispanic
8 (1.8%)
Asian
8 (1.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Avonworth SD
Phone:	(412)366-9650
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	446
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 160

Grade 7 154

Grade 8 132