Avalon High School or Avalon School is a public high school located in the unincorporated community of Avalon, Texas, USA and classified as a 1A school by the UIL. It is a part of the Avalon Independent School District located in southeastern Ellis County.
Serving 347 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Avalon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Avalon School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Avalon School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Avalon School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6943 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Hispanic
41%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
54%
24%
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Avalon School's ranking?
Avalon School is ranked #6943 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Avalon School often compared to?
Avalon Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stafford Elementary School, Blooming Grove Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Avalon School?
The graduation rate of Avalon School is 80%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Avalon School?
347 students attend Avalon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Avalon School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Avalon School?
Avalon School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Avalon School offer ?
Avalon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Avalon School part of?
Avalon School is part of Avalon Independent School District.
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