The top reported proficiency rate is 73% in Science. The lowest is 44% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Labrae Middle School
LaBrae Middle School is a small middle school serving grades six through eight in Leavittsburg, a quiet, declining census-designated place in Trumbull County west of Warren. The school sits on a consolidated campus on North Leavitt Road, alongside LaBrae High and Intermediate schools. Leavittsburg itself is rural and car-dependent, bounded by the Mahoning River, with limited commercial life and a population in sustained decline. Most families are commuters; nearby employers include Trumbull Regional Medical Center and the broader Youngstown-Warren industrial economy.
The school's enrollment is small, under several hundred students. A substantial share qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting economic strain in the community. The student body is predominantly white, with smaller populations of multiracial, Black, and Hispanic students. The school does not report English learner enrollment or special education counts, and these data were not available.
On Ohio's State Tests, LaBrae Middle shows mixed academic results. Science proficiency is notably strong across tested grades, at a level well above that of most districts in Trumbull County. English language arts proficiency runs near average for the county. Mathematics proficiency is below the county midpoint, and a parent may want to look into the school's math support structures and instructional approach. Participation rates in testing are high, indicating the school is reaching the students it serves. The school sits in the bottom quartile of Trumbull County districts when overall proficiency across tested subjects is averaged, a position that reflects the weaker math performance and the grade and subject mix the school assesses.
State testing data for social studies was last reported from an earlier school year and no longer updates, so current proficiency in that subject is not available.
The district recently passed a permanent improvement levy in a close November 2023 vote, and collections began in March 2025. That levy generates ongoing funds for facility maintenance and capital projects—chillers, roofing, and bus garage repairs—and cannot fund salaries. Separately, the long-standing bond that financed the LaBrae Complex in the 1990s made its final payment in December 2024. Because the district had been gradually reducing bond millage over prior years, property owners in the district see a net decrease in school-related property tax starting in 2025, a durable change for families considering a home purchase. Housing in the area is modestly priced relative to state and national benchmarks, with the median home value below regional averages, though prices have risen modestly year over year.
LaBrae Middle School offers a conventional middle school experience on a consolidated campus. Beyond the data provided, the school's instructional philosophy, course breadth, counseling capacity, discipline practices, and athletic and activity options were not available. A parent exploring this school would benefit from visiting, speaking with the school directly about math instruction and support, and examining what programs and services the school provides beyond the core classroom.
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