Middle Schools in Greater Latrobe School District

Summary:

The Greater Latrobe School District in Pennsylvania is home to one standout middle school, Greater Latrobe Junior High School. This school has consistently ranked among the top 100 middle schools in Pennsylvania, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for its exceptional academic performance.

Greater Latrobe Junior High School's test scores in both Math and English Language Arts significantly exceed the state averages, with 51.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math and 69% proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts. The school's dropout rate of just 1.4% is also remarkably low, indicating a high level of student engagement and retention. Despite serving a diverse student population, with 34.15% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school has maintained its academic excellence, suggesting effective practices and a strong commitment to supporting all learners.

The Greater Latrobe School District's investment in education is evident, with per-student spending of $22,015, higher than the state average. This, combined with the school's low student-teacher ratio of 11.1 to 1, likely contributes to the exceptional learning environment and student outcomes at Greater Latrobe Junior High School. Overall, this middle school stands out as a shining example of academic excellence within the Greater Latrobe School District.

District Detail

1816 Lincoln Ave
Latrobe, PA 15650

(724) 539-4200

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 606 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 3,285

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSSA Math (2025)			PSSA English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greater Latrobe Junior High School	Public	7-8	130 High School Rd	Latrobe	15650	Westmoreland County	Greater Latrobe School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 539-4265	499	45	11.0	33.5%	458 (91.8%)	4 (0.8%)	15 (3.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (3.4%)	89.4	78^th of 873 public middle schools	91.1%		86.1	89^th of 891 public middle schools	90.0%	11	59.0	43.9	51.9	68.7	69.4	69.0	$20,233	$842	$19,391

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Dr Robert Ketterer Charter School Inc	3.12 mi	1
Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center	3.38 mi	1
Derry Area School District	6.3 mi	3	266^th
Hempfield Area School District	7.01 mi	9	92^nd
Ligonier Valley School District	7.18 mi	4	299^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.