Latrobe

The Latrobe area is home to two schools, Miller's Hill Middle School and Latrobe Elementary School, which serve students from the Latrobe district. While both schools demonstrate strong academic performance, Latrobe Elementary School stands out as an exceptional institution, consistently outperforming the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Latrobe Elementary School's test scores are particularly impressive, with over 90% of students proficient or better in both subjects. In contrast, Miller's Hill Middle School also performs well, with scores above the state average but slightly below the district average. Both schools show strong science performance, with over 50% of students proficient or better on the CAST assessment. However, Latrobe Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 13%, compared to Miller's Hill Middle School's 9.1%.

The data suggests that Latrobe Elementary School is providing a high-quality education, effectively supporting its students, including those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's exceptional performance, despite having a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicates that the school has implemented strategies to address the needs of its diverse student population. Further investigation into the factors contributing to the higher chronic absenteeism rate at Latrobe Elementary School could provide valuable insights to help the school address this issue and continue to improve educational outcomes for all students in the Latrobe area.