Derry Area MS vs Latrobe El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Derry Area MS
Derry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
440 students
Latrobe El Sch
Latrobe · Public elementary · Grades K–6
627 students
| Measure | Derry Area MS Derry, Pennsylvania | Latrobe El Sch Latrobe, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #314 of 521 | #499 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #7143 of 15,369 | #9729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 440 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| city | Derry | Latrobe |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Latrobe El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 52.2).
- •Latrobe El Sch does better on math proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Latrobe El Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Latrobe El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 95.7%).
- •Derry Area MS does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Latrobe El Sch is the larger school with 627 students compared with 440.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Derry Area MS better than Latrobe El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Latrobe El Sch ranks higher (72.3 vs 52.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Derry Area MS and Latrobe El Sch?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Derry and Latrobe in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Derry Area MS: 440. Latrobe El Sch: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Derry Area MS and Latrobe El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Derry Area MS is 314th of 521 and Latrobe El Sch is 499th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).