Serving 554 students in grades 7-8, Greater Latrobe Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Greater Latrobe Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Greater Latrobe Junior High School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Greater Latrobe Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greater Latrobe Junior High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#917 out of 2733 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greater Latrobe Junior High School's ranking?
Greater Latrobe Junior High School is ranked #917 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Greater Latrobe Junior High School often compared to?
Greater Latrobe Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Greensburg-salem Middle School, Penn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Greater Latrobe Junior High School?
554 students attend Greater Latrobe Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Greater Latrobe Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greater Latrobe Junior High School?
Greater Latrobe Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Greater Latrobe Junior High School offer ?
Greater Latrobe Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greater Latrobe Junior High School part of?
Greater Latrobe Junior High School is part of Greater Latrobe School District.
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