Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Lathrop Street Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 36% (which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lathrop Street Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Lathrop Street Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lathrop Street Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lathrop Street Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1415 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lathrop Street Elementary School's ranking?
Lathrop Street Elementary School is ranked #1415 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Lathrop Street Elementary School often compared to?
Lathrop Street Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elk Lake Elementary School, Choconut Valley Elementary School, Montrose Area Jr. Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Lathrop Street Elementary School?
397 students attend Lathrop Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lathrop Street Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lathrop Street Elementary School?
Lathrop Street Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lathrop Street Elementary School offer ?
Lathrop Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Lathrop Street Elementary School part of?
Lathrop Street Elementary School is part of Montrose Area School District.
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