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Derry Area Middle School vs. Greater Latrobe Junior High School

Should you attend Derry Area Middle School or Greater Latrobe Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Derry Area Middle School
994 North Chestnut St Ext
Derry, PA 15627
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Greater Latrobe Junior High School
130 High School Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Derry Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Greater Latrobe Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades 6-8, Derry Area Middle 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 34% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 489 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 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
421 students
489 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Derry Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Greater Latrobe Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
57% | 43%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Derry Area Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Greater Latrobe Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Derry Area Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Greater Latrobe Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Derry Area Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Derry Area School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Greater Latrobe Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Greater Latrobe School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1157 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
#917 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Derry Area Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Greater Latrobe Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
39%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Derry Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Derry Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greater Latrobe Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Greater Latrobe School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 30% in PA)
74%
(Top 20% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Derry Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Derry Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greater Latrobe Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Greater Latrobe School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 50% in PA)
71%
(Top 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Derry Area Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Derry Area School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greater Latrobe Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Greater Latrobe School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Derry Area Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Greater Latrobe Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
142
-
Grade 7 Students
148
230
Grade 8 Students
131
259

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Derry Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Derry Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Greater Latrobe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Greater Latrobe School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Derry Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Derry Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Greater Latrobe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Greater Latrobe School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Derry Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Derry Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Greater Latrobe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Greater Latrobe School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
91%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Derry Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Derry Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Greater Latrobe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Greater Latrobe School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Derry Area Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Derry Area School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Greater Latrobe Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Greater Latrobe School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.17
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Derry Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Derry Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Greater Latrobe Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Greater Latrobe School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
33%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Derry Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Derry Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Greater Latrobe Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Greater Latrobe School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Derry Area Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Derry Area School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Greater Latrobe Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Greater Latrobe School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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