The top reported proficiency rate is 86% in Social studies. The lowest is 62% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Labrae Intermediate School
LaBrae Intermediate School serves third through fifth grade in Leavittsburg, a small unincorporated community in Trumbull County on the western edge of the Warren area. The school is part of the LaBrae Local School District, which consolidated from two districts and operates a unified campus along North Leavitt Road.
The student body is small and predominantly white, with a substantial share qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the surrounding rural Trumbull County area. The school draws from Leavittsburg and the Braceville area, both of which have experienced long-term population decline. Housing values in the county are modest; the median home price sits below the state benchmark and well below the national one, making the area relatively affordable. The oldest housing stock dates to before World War II, though home prices have risen modestly in the past year. A parent considering a home purchase here would factor in that Leavittsburg itself has minimal commercial life and depends on car travel to reach retail, dining, and employment in Warren and the broader Youngstown metro area.
On state assessments, LaBrae Intermediate's proficiency rates place it above the midpoint among Trumbull County districts on a composite of tested subjects and grades. In math, the school's proficiency rate is solidly above the midpoint; in science as well. English language arts proficiency runs somewhat lower. The school conducted nearly universal participation in state testing across math and ELA, demonstrating strong test-taking rates. Trend data covering only the current school year limits what can be said about momentum or improvement over time. The school's math result is a genuine strength relative to its district neighbors.
The district has made a deliberate choice about long-term facility funding. A construction bond issued decades ago for the LaBrae Complex (which includes the Intermediate School) made its final payment in late 2024, expiring that levy. In its place, voters narrowly approved a permanent improvement replacement levy in 2023 that took effect in 2025. This change means that property owners in the district see a net decrease in their school-related tax bills, even with the new levy in place—a durable financial reality for families deciding whether to buy or rent in the area. The new levy funds facility repairs and replacements at the Intermediate School and elsewhere on the consolidated campus but cannot fund salaries.
The school itself sits on a consolidated campus removed from any town center, sharing the North Leavitt Road location with the district's other schools. The Intermediate School serves as a traditional grade-band intermediate school within a district that has invested in its physical infrastructure over the long term and, more recently, locked in ongoing revenue for maintenance and renewal. A parent choosing this school would be choosing a small, modestly resourced intermediate school in a rural, economically modest area where student proficiency in math is a real strength and where the district's tax situation has genuinely improved for homeowners as of 2025.
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